Florida Avenue Residence Halls - Restroom Renovation

The University of Illinois is requesting bids on restroom renovations in Oglesby Hall (Building 0296) at the Florida Avenue Residence Halls under Bid Package 2, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT, and mandatory pre-bid meetings on October 14 and October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT at the project site.

The Base Bid encompasses selective demolition, abatement, and conversion of existing multi-user restrooms into multiple single-user toilet and shower rooms on Floors 7 through 12 during Summer 2027, including sixth-floor demolition, abatement, and transition work. Additive Alternate No. 1 covers restroom renovations on Floors 1 through 6 during Summer 2028, excluding the sixth-floor demolition and abatement; Floor 6 will remain offline during the 2027–28 academic year. Work includes floor leveling, concrete and core work, structural FRP reinforcing, partitions, ceilings, doors, hardware, finishes, signage, and accessories, as well as associated plumbing, ventilation, electrical, lighting, fire alarm, and fire protection systems.

In-person attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory; virtual Zoom attendance does not satisfy the requirement. A site tour will cover male-only residential floors and basement mechanical areas. Bidding documents are available to pre-qualified bidders only for a $150 refundable deposit per set (up to three sets available) through Domokur & Associates, or by credit card or Eastern Engineering Charge Account with additional processing, eco, and shipping fees. Requests for Information are due October 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM CT. Public bid opening and tabulation will occur at 2:30 PM CT on November 10 via Zoom. The project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement with the East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council. Bid categories include General Contractor, Sub-Contractor, and Supplier; specialized categories for Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Temperature Control, Ventilation and Air Distribution, and Electrical are restricted to Eastern Engineering. Contact: Brad Ferguson, Domokur Architects, 1005 West College Court, Urbana, Illinois 61801.