Description
This contract concerns the renovation of the City of Galesburg Fire Department’s sleeping quarters. The scope includes interior demolition, construction of new sleeping rooms, installation of full‑height wall tile in shower areas (optional), HVAC system upgrades, and general interior finishes, fixtures, and millwork to create a functional sleeping‑quarters facility. Six contractors submitted bids ranging from $328 k to $465 k, with a baseline $25 k contingency built into each bid. No award decision is shown, indicating the city is still evaluating proposals.
• Project type: Municipal interior renovation (construction, mechanical, and finishes).
• Estimated bid values: $328‑$465 k (base) plus $25 k contingency → roughly $353‑$490 k total.
• Key work packages: Demolition & rebuild of sleeping rooms, tile work in showers, HVAC upgrades, interior millwork.
• Competitive landscape: Five local contractors are competing, offering insight into market pricing for similar municipal renovation projects in Central Illinois.