Police Department Garage Door and Ventilation Upgrades

The City of Bloomington, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for Police Department Garage Door and Ventilation Upgrades (Bid #2027-04) via its e-Procurement Portal, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A project labor agreement may be required for this public works project estimated to exceed $50,000, unless the City determines such agreement would not advance its interests in cost, efficiency, quality, safety, timeliness, skilled labor force development, and minority- or female-owned business advancement. The City has adopted aspirational goals of 8 percent MWBE/DBE subcontractor utilization and 10 percent minority worker participation (or 2 percent female worker participation as alternative). All work must comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements with monthly certified payroll submission to the Illinois Department of Labor.

The scope includes installation of one high-speed rollup door (24 feet wide by 8 feet 5 inches high, rated 100 psf wind load with variable opening speeds up to 80 inches per second) and comprehensive HVAC modifications at Lower Level 1 of the police department located at 305 South East Street. Work encompasses selective demolition, installation of a dedicated outdoor air unit with 11,020 CFM capacity and motorized intake damper, ductwork installation, Building Automation System integration, electrical upgrades including 60-ampere 3-phase connection to Panel H, and installation of an 8-inch galvanized steel pipe safety bollard. HVAC components must comply with ASHRAE and NFPA standards and be tested and balanced by a certified TAB agency (AABC, NEBB, or TABB certified). All electrical work must conform to the National Electrical Code with copper conductors only.

Bids must include lump sum pricing for the garage door and ventilation upgrades, unit pricing for safety bollards, and a 10 percent contingency lump sum. A bid guaranty equal to 10 percent of total bid amount is required. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price within ten business days of award. Contractors must carry comprehensive liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2 million per occurrence/$4 million aggregate. For contracts exceeding $100,000, contractors must provide proof of participation in apprenticeship and training programs approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Written questions are due August 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The City anticipates award on September 14, 2026.