Multiple Building Elevator Modernization - Harding Band Building (0004) & David Kinley Hall (0054)

University of Illinois is soliciting bids for the modernization of two passenger elevators in Champaign County, Illinois, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 29, 2026 and bids due November 19, 2026. The awardee must execute a Project Labor Agreement with the East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council, and pre-qualified bidders may obtain bidding documents.

The scope covers modernization of the hydraulic passenger elevator at Harding Band Building and the electric traction passenger elevator at David Kinley Hall. Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition of existing equipment; new machines, controls, wiring, cabs, doors, and door operators; hoistway, pit, and machine-room work; and construction of a code-compliant elevator equipment room at Harding Band Building. Associated architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm and fire protection, Building Automation System, and telecommunications work is included, along with regulated materials abatement, finishes, testing, commissioning support, permitting, and closeout. The awardee must coordinate with UIUC Technology Services on elevator emergency communication systems, including emergency phone, camera/video, data, and conduit/pathways. Bidding categories include General Contractor, Sub-Contractor, Plumbing, HVAC Piping, Refrigeration, Temperature Control, Ventilation & Air Distribution, Electrical, Supplier, and Planroom.

Mandatory pre-bid meetings occur October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., in person or via Zoom, and November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., virtually. An optional site visit at David Kinley Hall follows on October 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Requests for information must be submitted seven calendar days before the bid opening. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 19, 2026, with an electronic bid opening and public reading at 2:30 p.m. the same day via Zoom.

Pre-qualified bidders may obtain one complete set of bidding documents for a $300 refundable deposit check payable to Holabird & Root, LLC, the design professional, with delivery through Eastern Engineering's Champaign office. Additional sets are available by credit card or charge account, plus applicable processing, shipping, and tax fees. Addendum No. 1 was issued October 26, 2026. Bryan Hadley is the listed contact.