Bloomington Fire Station #4 Kitchen Remodel

The City of Bloomington, Illinois is accepting sealed bids for Bid #2026-36, a kitchen remodel project at Bloomington Fire Station #4 located at 1705 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois. The project involves comprehensive renovation of approximately 216 square feet of kitchen space, including the removal of a non-load bearing wall, relocation of gas, water, sewer, and power lines, installation of a new residential-grade kitchen exhaust hood, replacement of kitchen cabinets and countertops, flooring installation, interior wall painting, and window blind replacement. All work must comply with the 2024 International Building Code, 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and other applicable standards. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's e-Procurement Portal (OpenGov) by March 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time, with questions due by March 17, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the fire station. Substantial completion is required by December 5, 2026, with final completion by December 31, 2026. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten business days of award, and bidders must submit a 10% bid guaranty with their submission. The project includes five optional bid alternates covering materials and finishes such as solid wood cabinet faces, luxury vinyl tile flooring, quartz backsplash, upgraded light fixtures, and stainless steel countertops.

This procurement is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and requires certified payroll reporting documenting worker wages, hours, and classifications. Bidders must submit an Equal Opportunity Plan and Contract Diversity Goal Form demonstrating 8% of contract value allocated to minority/women/disadvantaged business enterprises, with 10% minority worker and 2% female worker participation requirements. A Project Labor Agreement may be required for this public works project if the estimated cost exceeds $50,000; however, project labor agreement terms cannot exceed the economic standards established by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and cannot mandate union membership or fair share payments. The bidder must also demonstrate compliance with OSHA requirements, substance abuse prevention programs, and Illinois apprenticeship and training program requirements. Work must be coordinated with the 24/7 fire department operations, with work hours and disruptive activities requiring advance notification and written owner approval. The anticipated contract award date is April 27, 2026, though the specific budget or contract value is not disclosed in the bid documents.