University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #BAU13042
Invitation for Construction Bid: School of Integrative Biology Transitional Space
Award InfoPublished Tuesday January 14, 2014
Awarded to:
Contractor: Commercial Builders, Champaign, IL
Amount: $239,000
Division of Work: 1 - General (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 2)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: G.A. Rich & Sons, Inc., Deer Creek, IL
Amount: $44,500
Division of Work: 2 - Plumbing (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 2)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: A&R Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Urbana, IL
Amount: $26,500
Division of Work: 3 - Heating (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 1)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: A&R Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Urbana, IL
Amount: $41,335
Division of Work: 4 - Vent & Air Distr (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: Krut's Electric, Inc., Champaign, IL
Amount: $108,000
Division of Work: 5 - Electrical (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: Prairie Fire Sprinkler, Inc., Decatur, IL
Amount: $51,455
Division of Work: 6 - Sprinkler (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 0)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 12
Comments:
Division 1 - Successful responsive bidder:
15.70% MAFBE

Division 1 - Unsuccessful responsive bidders:
Johnco Construction, Inc. $289,000 (15% MAFBE)
Mid-States General & Mechanical Corporation $303,000 (15.7% MAFBE)

Division 2 - Successful responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE

Division 2 - Unsuccessful responsive bidders:
A&R Mechanical Contractors, Inc. $53,620 (0% MAFBE)
Davis-Houk Mechanical, Inc. $58,282 (15% MAFBE)

Division 3 - Successful responsive bidder:
0% MAFBE

Division 3 - Unsuccessful responsive bidder:
The PIPCO Companies, Ltd. $41,200 (8.74% MAFBE)

Division 4 - Successful responsive bidder:
0% MAFBE

Division 4 - Unsuccessful responsive bidders:
King-Lar Company $44,750 (15% MAFBE)
Allied Mechanical Services $48,948 (0% MAFBE)
Commercial Refrigeration of Central Illinois, Inc. $53,985 (18.96% MAFBE)

Division 5 - Successful responsive bidder:
0% MAFBE

Division 5 - Unsuccessful responsive bidders:
Rathje Enterprises, Inc. dba Bodine Electric of Decatur $114,850 (15% MAFBE)
Commercial Electric, Inc. $144,555 (15% MAFBE)
Glesco Electric, Inc. $342,464 (15% MAFBE)

Division 6 - Successful responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, August 15, 2013
Project Description
Project work includes architectural and mechanical upgrades to existing rooms on the fourth floor of Burrill Hall and the third and fourth floors of Roger Adams Laboratory to temporarily house occupants of the Natural History Building while renovations occur in that facility. Architectural work includes limited interior demolition and installation of new doors, walls, door hardware, residential cabinets and countertops, SAT ceilings, SVT flooring and painting. Other limited architectural installation are shown in the Drawings. Limited HVAC remodeling to accompany revised floor layouts and room usage will occur, as well as new plumbing and lighting as shown in the Drawings. Sprinklers will be extended into the remodeled spaces.

Please see the attached file for more information.
Division 1 General Work
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Monday, September 16, 2013:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: Michael Wise, mwise@illinois.edu, (217) 244-4223
Champaign, IL 61820
Divisions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 11, 2013:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: Michael Wise, mwise@illinois.edu, (217) 244-4223
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

  • BAU13042ad.pdf (70 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • COI_AR1120133.pdf (277 KB)
  • COI_AR1120134.pdf (273 KB)
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