U24013 - Holonyak Micro and Nanotechnology Lab (HMNTL) Infrastructure and Safety Upgrade
Pre-Bid Information
05/27/2025 10:00 AM CT
A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00 AM on 5/20/2025 through Meeting ID: 882 8982 8242 Password:1867, 312-626-6799. Another mandatory virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding on the project will be held at 10:00 AM on 5/27/2025 through Meeting ID: 865 7533 4752 Password:1867, 312-626-6799. 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 at least one of the mandatory pre-bid conferences.
Bid Information
06/17/2025 02:30 PM CT
Electronic Bids will be received up to the hour of 2:00 PM, prevailing time, on 6/17/2025.
Electronic bids will be electronically opened and publicly read on 6/17/2025 / 2:30 PM on a call-in telephone number Meeting ID: 833 5755 6881 Password:1867312 626 6799 and tabulated. A recording of the bid opening is available upon request.
Deadline for bidder Requests for Information (RFI) is 7 calendar days prior to Bid Opening date and time, unless otherwise specified.
Site Visit Information
Arrangements to visit and examine the site in accordance with Document 00 20 00-General Instructions to Bidders may be made by contacting Muhammad Hanzla Rafaqat, phone 217-954-3346.
Description
Description of demolition work: Selective demolition of existing fume hoods and associated HVAC sheet metal, selective demolition of scrubber exhaust sheet metal, selective demolition of plumbing piping and mechanical piping associated with fume hood removal and HVAC heating modifications, selective demolition of electrical power circuits associated with fume hood removal and lighting fixtures and ceiling accessories associated with ceiling removal, selective demolition of ceilings to allow for HVAC sheet metal modifications. Scope of demolition and removal work is indicated on drawings and specified in Section 02 4100. Description of new work: The general scope of this project is to replace existing fume hoods and upgrade the associated safety ventilation systems. New work includes: New acid, solvent, and toxic fume hoods as scheduled, new HVAC exhaust and supply ductwork for laboratories and clean rooms, new scrubber exhaust ductwork for positive pressure ductwork inside the building, existing scrubber refurbishment, new plumbing piping and mechanical piping for fume hoods and HVAC heating coils, new electrical circuits and wiring for fume hoods, new lighting and ceiling devices for laboratories requiring ceiling replacement for fumehood work, new building automation controls for fume hoods and HVAC upgrades, calibration and commissioning of existing clean room particulate monitoring system. Scope of the new work is indicated on the drawings and specifications.
Refer to Division 01 of the technical specifications for a complete, detailed breakdown of the base bids and alternates for this project.
This project includes a Project Labor Agreement that will be executed between the lowest responsible/responsive bidder and the East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council. A copy of the Project Labor Agreement is included at the end of Section 00 90 00.
