Woodstock Stage Left Renovations Project

The City of Woodstock, Illinois is requesting bids for interior renovation of the Stage Left space within the Woodstock Opera House, including selective demolition, structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, and theatrical system upgrades, with proposals due June 16, 2026. The project is subject to the State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) with mandatory participation goals of 21 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 12 percent Women Business Enterprise / Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise (WBE/PBE), plus a minimum apprenticeship participation requirement of 10 percent of total labor hours under Illinois Works.

The scope encompasses selective demolition, new structural steel, new walls, flooring, and millwork; upgrades to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, and fire alarm systems; theatrical curtain modifications; and audiovisual infrastructure. The Contractor bears design-build responsibility for the complete audiovisual system, including design, engineering, installation, programming, testing, commissioning, and integration, and must submit a Tivoli LED/DMX Integration Plan for review prior to installation. Work must comply with the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, and Illinois Accessibility Code. All labor is subject to Illinois prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.

The contract is a stipulated-sum single prime award with four deduct alternates (restroom renovation, adjustable stage risers, reduced lighting package) and one add alternate (AV rack consolidation). Retainage is set at 5 percent of each monthly pay application until Substantial Completion. The Contractor must submit monthly applications with certified payroll, BEP utilization reports, apprenticeship hours documentation, lien waivers, updated schedules, and progress photographs. Warranty periods are a minimum one year following Substantial Completion for general work and 24 months for audiovisual and DMX systems. The Architect is Farr Associates. Project record documents, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and full system testing and commissioning are required prior to final payment.