Invitation for Construction Bid: Allerton Park - Artisan Village Hall

Project DescriptionThe building known as the "Car Shop Extension, bldg. 2013" is being renamed the Artisan Village Hall, will be fully renovated and restored to provide additional programming space, including two classrooms, bathroom space, and limited storage associated with the classrooms. These classrooms will revolve around arts and crafts and be an active component on expanding The Farms, an Allerton Folk School. In addition to the interior space, the exterior will need utility upgrades to support both water and wastewater, new electrical service and way finding improvements including a courtyard, or quad space. This Project is located at: 515 Old Timber Road, Bldg. 2013, Monticello, IL 61856 A virtual non-mandatory pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00 AM on 9/3/2026 through Zoom 1-312-626-6799 Meeting URL: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/88436947415?pwd=qfBBvTsTSwnmDFtXCmCCm7CAaYSRwb.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 884 3694 7415 Password: 1867. 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 urged to attend. A second non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00 AM on 9/10/2026 through Zoom. 1-312-626-6799 Meeting URL: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85780809439?pwd=O9bCt8Oid1xDXkJZ6u3U8rKm77AtMQ.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 857 8080 9439 Password: 1867. Following the second pre-bid meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, there will be a site visit. The site meeting will start at 2:00 PM in "The Studio" at Allerton Park & Retreat Center (search Google maps), 501 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IlL 61856. It is highly recommended all bidders attend this meeting. 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 urged to attend. See attached for complete details.