- Broeren Russo Builders, Inc.Champaign, IL$2,990,000
- Grunloh Construction, Inc.Effingham, IL$2,546,000
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #BAU24025R1
Invitation for Construction Bid: Multi Bldg Elevator Modernizations FY23-24 Rebid
Award Info Published Monday July 7, 2025
Division 01
AGAE Contractors, Inc.Elk Grove Village, IL
- Amount: $2,545,000
- Terms: One-time transaction
- Professional Elevator Services, Inc. (subcontractor)BEP [30.26% / $0]
- Sullwood, Inc. (subcontractor)VBP [3.14% / $0]
Unsuccessful respondents (2)
Division 05
Remco Electrical CorporationChampaign, IL
- Amount: $120,900
- BEP [97% / $0]
- Terms: One-time transaction
- Current Solutions of the Midwest, LLC (subcontractor)VBP [3% / $0]
Unsuccessful respondents (1)
Summary
Respondents
5 total
2 successful respondents
3 unsuccessful respondents
1 BEP contractors
0 VBP contractors
0 Small businesses
Buyer for this procurement: Daniela Giurgea, (217) 333-4095
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday, May 29, 2025
Addendum 01 supplements and amends the project manual and the drawings and shall be taken into account in preparing this proposal and shall become a part of the contract documents. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by listing the number and date, where provided, on the bid form (document provided by the contractor.) This Addendum updates specification and drawing information, only, and does not alter the previously published bid date(s).
First published Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Project Description
The project replaces elevators in the following buildings: Everitt Laboratory Hall (0037): Replaces the only hydraulic elevator in the building. Project will include full modernization, including new machine, new cab, new doors, and new controls, with capacity upgraded to C3 and relocation of machine room to the basement. Elevator may remain hydraulic with existing jack in service. Engineering Sciences Building (0174): Replaces existing duplex Elevator 2 and Elevator 3 which are overhead traction. Project will include full modernization, including new machine, new cab, new doors, new controls, new overhead traction with Permanent Magnet Gearless machines. Elevator 2 to be C3 rated and be provided with inconspicuous riser to permit maintenance to call the C3 for heavy loads.
This Project is located at: Engineering Sciences Building: 1101 West Springfield Avenue Everitt Laboratory Hall: 1406 W Green St.
MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conferences for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00 AM on 5/06/2025 through Zoom call-in 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 835 5743 8450 Password: 1867. AND 10:00 AM on 5/13/2025 through Zoom call-in 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 812 9463 9773 Password: 1867. Bidders only need to attend one of the mandatory pre-bid conferences available. Site Visits: NONMANDATORY site visits will be on 05/14/2025 at 12:00 pm starting at Everitt Lab 1406 W. Green St., Urbana, IL at noon. Please confirm your attendance beforehand with Project Manager Muhammad Hanzla Rafaqat, rafaqat2@illinois.edu, 217-954-3346. Representatives of the Owner and the Professional Services Consultant will be present to answer questions regarding the project and bidding procedures.
See attached for complete details.
The project replaces elevators in the following buildings: Everitt Laboratory Hall (0037): Replaces the only hydraulic elevator in the building. Project will include full modernization, including new machine, new cab, new doors, and new controls, with capacity upgraded to C3 and relocation of machine room to the basement. Elevator may remain hydraulic with existing jack in service. Engineering Sciences Building (0174): Replaces existing duplex Elevator 2 and Elevator 3 which are overhead traction. Project will include full modernization, including new machine, new cab, new doors, new controls, new overhead traction with Permanent Magnet Gearless machines. Elevator 2 to be C3 rated and be provided with inconspicuous riser to permit maintenance to call the C3 for heavy loads.
This Project is located at: Engineering Sciences Building: 1101 West Springfield Avenue Everitt Laboratory Hall: 1406 W Green St.
MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conferences for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00 AM on 5/06/2025 through Zoom call-in 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 835 5743 8450 Password: 1867. AND 10:00 AM on 5/13/2025 through Zoom call-in 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 812 9463 9773 Password: 1867. Bidders only need to attend one of the mandatory pre-bid conferences available. Site Visits: NONMANDATORY site visits will be on 05/14/2025 at 12:00 pm starting at Everitt Lab 1406 W. Green St., Urbana, IL at noon. Please confirm your attendance beforehand with Project Manager Muhammad Hanzla Rafaqat, rafaqat2@illinois.edu, 217-954-3346. Representatives of the Owner and the Professional Services Consultant will be present to answer questions regarding the project and bidding procedures.
See attached for complete details.
Division 01 - General Work
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 5, 2025:
At the following addressvia PRZM electronic bidding per bidding documents
Champaign, IL 61820
Division 05 - Electrical Work
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 3, 2025:
At the following addressvia PRZM electronic bidding per bidding documents
Champaign, IL 61820
The project manual, drawings and all addenda are available after a one-time electronic registration for electronic viewing at no cost at www.uiucplanroom.com
For the convenience of bidders, complete sets of documents will be on file at www.uiucplanroom.comEastern Engineering 404 E. University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820PH: (217) 359-3261 http://www.easternengineering.com champaign@easternengineering.com For Hard Copy Documents: Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning, P.C.11 E. Madison St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602
For the convenience of bidders, complete sets of documents will be on file at www.uiucplanroom.comEastern Engineering 404 E. University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820PH: (217) 359-3261 http://www.easternengineering.com champaign@easternengineering.com For Hard Copy Documents: Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning, P.C.11 E. Madison St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602
Contact Information:
Muhammad Hanzla Rafaqat
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 954-3346
E-Mail:rafaqat2@illinois.edu
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 954-3346
E-Mail:rafaqat2@illinois.edu
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Karen Brown
Phone: (217) 330-2901
Phone: (217) 330-2901
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Bridget McHatton
All responses must include:
- There is a 30 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
- There is a 3 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
- The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
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.