RFB 25-157

The City of East St. Louis is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB 25‑157) for a Business Retention Program plumbing and related building‑systems upgrade at the Sunshine Cultural Arts Center, 630 North 59th Street, East St. Louis, IL. The scope includes installing a 50‑gal electric hot‑water tank, three commercial toilets, a wall‑hung sink, tissue holders, paper‑towel dispensers, soap dispensers, associated plumbing fixtures (wax rings, supply lines, shut‑offs, drains), extensive electrical corrections (junction boxes, switches, outlets, conduit, wiring), drywall repair in four rooms, ceiling tile replacement, emergency lighting, smoke and CO₂ detectors, fire extinguishers, primer & paint, and new flooring. Bidders must submit three sealed copies by 10:00 AM on 29 January 2026 to the City Clerk. A mandatory on‑site pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 21 January 2026 at 1:15 PM. • Location: Sunshine Cultural Arts Center, 630 N 59th St., East St. Louis, IL 62201 • Bid number: RFB 25‑157 • Submission deadline: 01/29/2026 10:00 AM (three sealed copies) • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: 01/21/2026 1:15 PM (on‑site) • Primary contact: Tereyowna Martin, Director of Purchasing ([email protected], (618) 600‑1919) • Work includes plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, flooring, life‑safety systems, and fire‑extinguisher installation. • Expected deliverables: fully functional hot‑water system, restrooms, sink stations, compliant electrical and fire‑safety installations, finished interior surfaces.