NEW BID DATE: Charger Center - New Multipurpose Athletic and Conference Facility

Carl Sandburg College is requesting bids for construction of the Charger Center, a new multipurpose athletic and conference facility on its Galesburg campus along Tom L. Wilson Boulevard, with bids due May 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT. Award will be based strictly on the lowest responsive and responsible bid with no subjective scoring; a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

The facility will serve as the primary indoor athletic venue for the college's intercollegiate sports programs and function as flexible event space for commencement, conferences, performances, and community events. The scope encompasses design and construction of athletic and conference infrastructure meeting the stated functional and capacity requirements. All vendors must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit and Vendor Certification with their bids.

In the event of identical low bids, the college will apply tie-breaking procedures in the following 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. Bids are subject to compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause, the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act, and all applicable governing laws and ordinances. Vendors must comply with the college's standard terms and conditions.

Bids will be held valid for 60 calendar days from bid opening. The winning bid will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval on June 25, 2026. Questions are due May 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. The college reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, and request clarification.