Eastern Illinois University
Bid #EIUDLS2603
Invitation for Construction Bid: MLK Jr. Union Structural Repairs
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, March 27, 2026
Amendment #1 to IFB EIUDLS2603 is to extend the bid opening date, answer vendor questions, and include Addendum 1 and 2.
First published Friday, March 6, 2026
Project Description
This project is for the replacement of damaged structural framing, repairs to a retaining wall and associated replacement of guardrails, and misc. concrete and masonry repairs. EIU intends to continue to occupy adjacent portions of the existing building during the entire construction period.
This project is for the replacement of damaged structural framing, repairs to a retaining wall and associated replacement of guardrails, and misc. concrete and masonry repairs. EIU intends to continue to occupy adjacent portions of the existing building during the entire construction period.
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2026:
At the following addressProcurement Services
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
An optional pre-bid site visit will be held at Eastern Illinois University at the MLK Jr. University Union at 9:00 AM Central Time on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Danita Starwalt
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-7747
FAX: (217) 581-6015
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-7747
FAX: (217) 581-6015
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
All responses must include:
- Submit 1 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
- Sealed envelopes containing the bids have the bid number and project title on the envelope.
- A letter from a surety company in substantially the form set forth in the Instructions to Bidders assuring the issuance of the performance and payment bonds.
- There is a 30 percent BEP 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.