Lincoln Leisure Center Roof Replacement

The City of Bloomington, Illinois is seeking sealed bids for Bid #2026-01, a comprehensive roof replacement project for the Lincoln Leisure Center located at 1206 S Lee Street. The procurement involves a full tear-off and replacement of the existing roofing system, which will include installing new EPDM roofing membrane, substrate boards, vapor retarders, and insulation to meet current energy codes. The project requires precise technical specifications, including maintaining a minimum R-30 rigid roof insulation, ensuring proper drainage with a 1/4" per foot slope, and implementing wind uplift and fire resistance standards. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov, with a firm deadline of Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 10:00 am CST. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 am at the project site, and the anticipated contract award date is June 23, 2025. Bidders are required to provide a bid guaranty of at least 10% of the bid amount and will need to submit Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten business days after bid award.

The City has established specific diversity and participation goals for this project, including aspirational targets of 8% contract value to be awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), and/or Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs). Additionally, the project aims to have 10% of total work hours performed by minority workers and 2% by female workers. Contractors must comply with the City's project labor agreement provisions, which apply to public works projects exceeding $50,000 and emphasize cost efficiency, quality, safety, and labor stability. The project is subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act standards and requires comprehensive documentation, including an Equal Opportunity Plan and Contract Diversity Goal Form. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, bidders should be prepared to demonstrate financial capability and technical expertise in large-scale roofing replacement projects. The City may apply a local preference purchasing policy that could provide advantages to local consultants depending on the bid amount, further emphasizing the project's commitment to local economic development.