University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #BAU12137
Invitation for Construction Bid: DCL Main Elec Serv Replace/Emrgency Lightng Upgrde
Award Info Published Monday November 3, 2014
Awarded to:
Contractor: A&R Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Urbana, IL
Amount: $133,545
Division of Work: 3-Heat AC Temp Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 1)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: Commercial Electric, Inc., Mattoon, IL
Amount: $1,147,597
Division of Work: 5-Electric Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 4
Comments:
Division 3-Successful, responsive bidder:
15.05% MAFBE

Division 3-Unsuccessful, responsive bidder:
Reliable Plumbing and Heating $158,700 (15% MAFBE)

Division 5-Successful, responsive bidder:
15.04% MAFBE

Division 5-Unsuccessful, responsive bidders:
Pal's Electric $1,147,854 (15.31% MAFBE
Glesco Electric $1,290,772 (15.19% MAFBE)
Oberlander Electric $1,386,000 (15.22% MAFBE)
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, September 5, 2014
Project Description
Removal and replacement of an existing 500 KVA substation with a new 1000/1333 KVA substation at Digital Computer Laboratory (DCL). Installation of a new 750 KW diesel generator for life safety and optional standby branches. Egress lighting and exit signs in the original building through 1965 additions. Putting some loads in the data center on emergency power. Reworking and removing some steam and chilled water lines in the basement of the facility.

Please see the attached file for more information.
Division 5 - Electrical Work
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2014:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: Tim Roessler, troesslr@illinois.edu, (217) 244-0274
Champaign, IL 61820
Division 3 - Heating A/C Temp
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 14, 2014:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: Tim Roessler, troesslr@illinois.edu, (217) 244-0274
Champaign, IL 61820
State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle
All responses must include:
  • There is a BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.

This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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Specification Documents

  • BAU12137ad.pdf (98 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • COI_AR102814.pdf (327 KB)
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