Facility Improvements at Carthage Campus

Carl Sandburg College is requesting bids for facility improvements at its Carthage campus, with bids due May 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Award is based strictly on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, and bids are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

The scope includes inspecting and repairing existing sub-floor areas in campus hallways, removing and disposing of existing flooring materials, and installing new commercial-grade slip-resistant flooring with proper adhesives, transition strips, and base molding suitable for high-traffic educational environments. All work must meet or exceed current Illinois building codes, National Electrical Code requirements, and ADA accessibility standards. The place of performance is the Carthage campus at 305 Sandburg Drive, Carthage, Illinois.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Questions are due May 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Bid submittals are made through the College's eProcurement system. The winning bid will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval on May 28, 2026.

Vendors must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit and Vendor Certification with their bids and comply with the College's standard terms and conditions. All bids are subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause rules of the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act. Bids must remain good and not withdrawn for 60 calendar days from bid opening.

In the event of identical low bids, tie-breaking procedures apply in this order: local preference based on business location proximity to the College district, past performance on prior College contracts, earliest bid submission timestamp, and random selection if necessary. The College reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities or technical defects, and request clarification from bidders.