cap dev board new science bldg physical science bldg 815-010-082-solicitation-general.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) for the construction of a new science building at Eastern Illinois University. The project involves constructing a Physical Science Building located at 1551 4th Street, Charleston, Illinois. A mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Phipps Lecture Hall and/or Phipps Auditorium. Architectural plans are available from the East Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council for a deposit of $525.00. The bid due date is August 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with bidding conducted through a single prime delivery method. Project management is handled by Jerry Norris, reachable at 217-299-5741 or jerry.norris@illinois.gov. Parking information and campus maps are available online for bidders attending site visits or the prebid conference.

This general construction solicitation (Trade Cost Range: Less than $90,000,000) is subject to Prevailing Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements and includes MBE/WBE subcontracting and supplier goals. The solicitation was originally posted on June 18, 2026, with a revised bid date of August 4, 2026. Bidders seeking further information or plan details should contact the East Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council at (217) 621-2225 or (217) 359-5201, or via email at teamclmc@aol.com.