University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #BAU24038
Invitation for Construction Bid: Single Prime Davenport Hall - HVAC Upgrades
First published Thursday, August 6, 2026
Project Description
This project replaces the existing air handling units AHU 12 and AHU 13 with a single larger unit on the ground floor. The AHU replacement requires demolition, relocation, and modifications to existing walls, doors, windows, floors, and ceilings to accommodate the new unit. This project will also provide service to Rooms 337 and 338 through the new air handler. New ductwork, VAVs, and controls are included in this project. This project also includes updates to the existing fire alarm system to provide full fire alarm coverage throughout Davenport Hall.
This Project is located at: 607 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 The work is located within Davenport Hall, primarily in the northern wing of the building.
A MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00AM on 8/26/2026 through 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 853 2090 3814, Password: 1867 or an in-person pre-bid conference in Room 128 at the Physical Plant Service Building at 1501 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820. Another MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00AM on 9/02/2026 through 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 899 7396 5169, Password: 1867 or an in-person pre-bid conference in Room 127 at the Physical Plant Service Building at 1501 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820. Representatives of the Owner and the Professional Services Consultant will be present to answer questions regarding the project and bidding procedures. All prospective bidders are REQUIRED to attend and must attend only one of the meetings. Mandatory onsite walk throughs of the project site will follow immediately after the pre-bid meetings for interested bidders. Walk throughs should be made on these dates, additional requests for project site access may not be granted.
See attached for complete details.
This project replaces the existing air handling units AHU 12 and AHU 13 with a single larger unit on the ground floor. The AHU replacement requires demolition, relocation, and modifications to existing walls, doors, windows, floors, and ceilings to accommodate the new unit. This project will also provide service to Rooms 337 and 338 through the new air handler. New ductwork, VAVs, and controls are included in this project. This project also includes updates to the existing fire alarm system to provide full fire alarm coverage throughout Davenport Hall.
This Project is located at: 607 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 The work is located within Davenport Hall, primarily in the northern wing of the building.
A MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00AM on 8/26/2026 through 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 853 2090 3814, Password: 1867 or an in-person pre-bid conference in Room 128 at the Physical Plant Service Building at 1501 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820. Another MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00AM on 9/02/2026 through 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 899 7396 5169, Password: 1867 or an in-person pre-bid conference in Room 127 at the Physical Plant Service Building at 1501 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820. Representatives of the Owner and the Professional Services Consultant will be present to answer questions regarding the project and bidding procedures. All prospective bidders are REQUIRED to attend and must attend only one of the meetings. Mandatory onsite walk throughs of the project site will follow immediately after the pre-bid meetings for interested bidders. Walk throughs should be made on these dates, additional requests for project site access may not be granted.
See attached for complete details.
Single Prime Vendor
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15, 2026:
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 UIUCplanroom.com
For the convenience of bidders, complete sets of documents will be on file at Eastern Engineering - Champaign Office, 404 E. University Ave. Champaign, IL 61820. You can get Online plans at UIUCplanroom.com
For the convenience of bidders, complete sets of documents will be on file at Eastern Engineering - Champaign Office, 404 E. University Ave. Champaign, IL 61820. You can get Online plans at UIUCplanroom.com
Contact Information:
Nick Stanev
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 265-6789
E-Mail:nstanev@illinois.edu
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 265-6789
E-Mail:nstanev@illinois.edu
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Karen Brown
Phone: (217) 300-2901
Phone: (217) 300-2901
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Caleb Adams
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.