Champaign County Photovoltaic System Installation ITB No. 2026-004 - Pope Jail and JDC
Champaign CountyCounty · Urbana, IL- Due
- Apr 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Shannon Hicks
- (217) 384-3776
The 30-second brief
The County of Champaign is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at two county facilities under ITB No. 2026-004. The project consists of installing an approximate 125kW ground-mounted solar PV system at the Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center (400 Art Bartell Road) and an approximate 500kW ground-mounted solar PV system at the Champaign County Pope Jail (502 S. Lierman Ave). The scope includes furnishing, installing, and testing PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, ground mounting structures, monitoring, and metering. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bids require a 10% bid security and the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds. The project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). Bids are due by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Bid Form, Bid Bond, Affirmative Action Plan, Utilization Plan, Certificates of Insurance
Lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications
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Summary
The County of Champaign is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at two county facilities under ITB No. 2026-004.
The project consists of installing an approximate 125kW ground-mounted solar PV system at the Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center (400 Art Bartell Road) and an approximate 500kW ground-mounted solar PV system at the Champaign County Pope Jail (502 S. Lierman Ave). The scope includes furnishing, installing, and testing PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, ground mounting structures, monitoring, and metering. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bids require a 10% bid security and the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds. The project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). Bids are due by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Bid Form
- Bid Bond
- Affirmative Action Plan
- Utilization Plan
- Certificates of Insurance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid Form
- Bid Security Forms
- Project Labor Agreement
- Substitution Request Form
- Submit to
- Putman Meeting Room, Bennett Administrative Center, 102 East Main Street No. 500, Urbana, Illinois 61801
- Scope location
- Urbana, IL
- Reported agency
- County of Champaign
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Champaign County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Putman Meeting Room, Bennett Administrative Center, 102 East Main Street No. 500, Urbana, Illinois 61801. For questions, contact Shannon Hicks.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Champaign County in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the ITB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Shannon Hicks at (217) 384-3776. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Form, Bid Bond, Affirmative Action Plan, Utilization Plan, Certificates of Insurance. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Champaign County?
All active and historical solicitations from Champaign County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Champaign County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form, Bid Security Forms, Project Labor Agreement, Substitution Request Form. Review the full document from Champaign County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Urbana, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.