FM200 Fire Suppression System Replacement - BLDG Y

William Rainey Harper College is requesting bids for demolition of the existing FM-200 (HFC-227ea) clean agent fire suppression system in Building Y and replacement with a new clean agent fire extinguishing system, including all associated architectural, mechanical, and electrical work, under RFB & Contract Number Q01246, with bids due July 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Contractors must comply with the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12) prevailing-wage requirement. Harper College's Business Enterprise Program Participation and Utilization Plan establishes a 0 percent aspirational BEP goal for this bid package.

Bidding documents are available for pickup or UPS ground delivery from BHFX Digital Imaging at 80 West Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, upon receipt of a non-refundable $100 deposit beginning July 2, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-submission meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Harper College, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, Illinois, Building W, Room W-218. The deadline for submitting questions is July 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.; replies will be issued as addenda to all bidders of record. Bids must be submitted electronically via secure Dropbox link and will be opened publicly via Webex immediately following the deadline.

Questions should be directed to Steve Ejnik (sejnik@valdeseng.com) and Mike Shrader (mshrader@valdeseng.com), with Harper College Purchasing Manager Elvia Fernandez (purchasing@harpercollege.edu) copied on all submissions.