Demolish Existing Building and Construct New Building - District 9: Carbondale Headquarters

The Illinois Capital Development Board is requesting bids on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation for demolition and new construction at District 9 Carbondale Headquarters in Jackson County, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and public bid opening via WebEx at 2:00 p.m. the same day. Bidders must be prequalified with CDB and registered as active with the Illinois Procurement Gateway. MBE/WBE/PBE/VBE participation is applicable; firms must be certified or registered with the State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion.

The project scope requires demolition of the existing traffic equipment building down to the existing slab, followed by construction of an approximately 4,635-square-foot single-story post-framed building over that slab. Work includes setting new posts in a perimeter grade beam, installing metal wall panels and concealed fastener roof system, adding insulation to exterior walls and attic, installing new overhead and man doors, reinstalling the existing air compressor and gas-fired heating system, installing new lighting, wiring, receptacles, and electrical panel, modifying sanitary piping with oil separator installation, and replacing the asphalt apron with concrete. This is a single general trade contract.

The estimated cost range is under $600,000. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carbondale Headquarters location. Plans are available from Eggemeyer Associates Architects, Inc. for a refundable deposit of $150. Bids will be submitted via the CDB's e-Builder Bidding Program. All contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements. Subcontractors with annual values over $100,000 must submit disclosure forms and certifications within 20 days of contract execution. Progress payments will be issued by the Illinois Comptroller within 30 business days of CDB approval of invoices. Bid protests must be submitted to the Chief Procurement Office within 14 days of solicitation posting or knowledge of bid rejection.