Invitation for Construction Bid: Veterinary Teaching Hospital - AHU S1 Replacement

Project DescriptionThis project will replace the existing AHU-S1 system and associated return fan serving the basement, first, and second floors of the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. The work includes installation of two new air handling units: one serving office/classroom areas and one serving animal care areas, including a rooftop AHU with structural support, screening, service platform, lightning protection, roof flashing, and walkpads. New supply and return ductwork, insulation, VFDs, Schneider EBO DDC controls, and associated communications infrastructure will be provided in accordance with current codes and UIUC F&S Standards. Existing ceilings and lighting within the project area will be removed and replaced with new SAT lay-in ceilings, code-compliant lighting, lighting controls, and occupancy sensors. AHU-10 will include a glycol runaround heat-recovery system and steam-to-steam humidification with water softening and RO treatment. The project also includes replacement and modernization of the reheat hot-water generation system, including heat exchanger, pumps, valves, separator, expansion tank, piping, insulation, controls, and electrical components. Sixty-one new ATUs and 98 existing reheat coils will be replaced with new coils, valves, accessories, and DDC controls, including all required ceiling removal and restoration. This Project is located at: 1008 W. Hazelwood Dr, Urbana, IL 61802 A MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00 AM on 10/1/2026 on a zoom call in number (312) 626-6799, Meeting ID: 852 3236 2909, Password: 1867. An in-person site walkthrough will be held at the project site on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1:30PM. The second mandatory pre-bid meeting is Tuesday October 6, 2026, on a zoom call in number (312) 626-6799. Meeting ID: 850 7778 7148, Password: 1867. A representative from the Professional Services Consultant and the University will be available during the walkthrough to address any questions related to the project. Attendance is not mandatory for site walkthrough, however, prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit. 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 mandatory pre-bid conference. See attached for complete details.