Western Illinois University
Invitation for Construction Bid: Hanson Field Turf Replacement
Sprinturf LLCDaniel Island, SC
- Amount: An estimated $508,930
- Terms: An estimated start date of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026
- Renewals: None
Unsuccessful respondents (5)
- AstroTurf CorporationDalton, GA
An estimated $558,149
- Midwest Sport and Turf Systems LLCPlainfield, IL
An estimated $571,600
- FieldTurf USA IncCalhoun, GA
An estimated $679,170
- Byrne & Jones ConstructionSt Louis, MO
An estimated $748,800
- Turf Solutions Group LLCEast Peoria, IL
An estimated $633,786
Summary
Respondents
6 total
1 successful respondent
5 unsuccessful respondents
0 BEP contractors
0 VBP contractors
0 Small businesses
Buyer for this procurement: Lora Lidaywa, (309) 298-1819
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Constance Ratliff
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Addendum 1 is available for download and includes the mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance sheets, revisions to the project specifications, and bid clarifications.
First published Monday, October 27, 2025
Project Description
Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to replace the existing synthetic football field turf system at Hanson Field on the campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. This work includes, but is not limited to, the removal and disposal of the existing synthetic turf system, regrading and filling minor depressions of the existing subbase, and the placement of a new synthetic turf system.
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Monday, November 24, 2025:
At the following address
220 Sherman Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
A mandatory pre-bid meeting and mandatory site visit will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM CST in WIU's Grigsby Physical Plant large training room, Macomb, IL. The site visit will be held immediately following the meeting.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Lora Lidaywa
Western Illinois University
Sherman Hall 220
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-1819
FAX: (309) 298-1927
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
All responses must include:
- Sealed envelopes containing the bids have the bid number and project title on the envelope.
- 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.
