Davis Lodge Roof Replacement & Kitchen Remodel

The City of Bloomington, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for Bid #2027-16, the Davis Lodge roof replacement and kitchen remodel, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on November 5, 2026 and bids due November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The City's project labor agreement ordinance applies to public works projects estimated above $50,000 in public funds, requiring a PLA unless the City determines one would not advance its interests or a bidder obtains a waiver by demonstrating the same. Any PLA may not require union membership or fair-share payments from contractor employees.

The work replaces the roofing system at Davis Lodge, a historic lakefront rental facility at 25449 Davis Lodge Road, Hudson, Illinois. The base scope is asphalt shingle roofing, with metal shingle roofing as Alternate No. 1. Alternate No. 2 adds a kitchen renovation covering cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, and interior finishes. All construction must occur exclusively between March 7 and March 27, 2027, during 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, while the facility remains in owner occupancy. The contract is a single prime contract on a stipulated-price basis.

Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements apply, with certified payroll submitted monthly to the Illinois Department of Labor. Bids exceeding $100,000 require proof of participation in U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship and training programs. The solicitation sets aspirational goals of 8 percent for minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises and 10 percent minority and 2 percent female worker participation, with bidders submitting a Contract Diversity Goal Form and an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. Bid guaranty must be at least 10 percent of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten business days of award. Insurance requires general liability of $2 million per occurrence and workers' compensation, with the City and its employees named as additional insureds.

Award goes to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, with quality, conformity to specifications, suitability to requirements, and delivery terms considered. The City may award the base bid, any alternate, a combination of alternates, or no alternates based on available funding. Questions are due November 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with responses by November 17, 2026. Award is anticipated December 14, 2026.