Paint Shop and Spray Room Construction

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a general contractor to renovate an existing pre-engineered metal building located at 315 N. Klein Street in Springfield, Illinois. The project involves converting the current storage facility into a usable maintenance paint shop and spray room. The scope of work includes demolition, new construction, installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, and providing a fully code compliant and coordinated facility. The project manual and attached drawings provide comprehensive details on the required deliverables. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference on July 7, 2023 is required. Bids are due by August 1, 2023, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder if the price is determined fair and reasonable and within the State's budget. The initial contract term is two years, with an option to renew for up to ten years total.

The solicitation indicates this project may contain goals for participation by businesses owned by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and military veterans, which must be addressed in the bid. Subcontractors with contracts over $100,000 are required, and their information and certifications must be provided. The contract was awarded to Limbaugh Construction for $1,157,691 over the 24-month initial term, and no renewal options were provided. The project budget and any set-aside designations are not explicitly stated in the documents.