Invitation for Construction Bid: Single Prime Davenport Hall - HVAC Upgrades

Project DescriptionThis project replaces the existing air handling units AHU 12 and AHU 13 with a single larger unit on the ground floor. The AHU replacement requires demolition, relocation, and modifications to existing walls, doors, windows, floors, and ceilings to accommodate the new unit. This project will also provide service to Rooms 337 and 338 through the new air handler. New ductwork, VAVs, and controls are included in this project. This project also includes updates to the existing fire alarm system to provide full fire alarm coverage throughout Davenport Hall. This Project is located at: 607 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 The work is located within Davenport Hall, primarily in the northern wing of the building. A MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00AM on 8/26/2026 through 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 853 2090 3814, Password: 1867 or an in-person pre-bid conference in Room 128 at the Physical Plant Service Building at 1501 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820. Another MANDATORY virtual pre-bid conference for all parties interested in bidding the project will be held at 10:00AM on 9/02/2026 through 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 899 7396 5169, Password: 1867 or an in-person pre-bid conference in Room 127 at the Physical Plant Service Building at 1501 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820. 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 and must attend only one of the meetings. Mandatory onsite walk throughs of the project site will follow immediately after the pre-bid meetings for interested bidders. Walk throughs should be made on these dates, additional requests for project site access may not be granted. See attached for complete details.