DNR-New Salem-HVAC Controls Upgrade

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is soliciting bids for HVAC control upgrades at the Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, located in Menard County. The project involves the demolition of the existing pneumatic control system and the installation of a new direct digital control system based on BACnet standards. The scope of work includes construction, demolition, renovation, and facility operations during the project. A mandatory pre-submission conference will be held on October 29, 2020, and bids are due electronically by November 12, 2020. The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum, fixed-price basis, and the initial term will be from the IDNR Director's signature through June 30, 2021, with a possible total term of up to 10 years. Bidders must provide a 10% bid bond, list subcontractors over $50,000, and comply with prevailing wage requirements.

This contract opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the solicitation does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated value of the contract is $149,850, and the financial return to the state for the life of the contract is not provided.