William Rainey Harper College Building E BAS Upgrade Project - Q01255 (2026)
William Rainey Harper CollegeHigher Ed · Palatine, IL- Due
- Oct 27, 2026
- 11 days left
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Daiju Varghese
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William Rainey Harper College seeks lump sum bid proposals for the Building E BAS Upgrade Project, Bid Request No. Q01255, involving mechanical work, automation system controllers, air handlers, terminal units, and unit heaters. The work includes replacement of automation system controllers associated with four air handlers, six terminal units and four unit heaters, and integration of the new controllers into the campus supervisory network. Bids are due by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 am central time via Dropbox. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm central time via Webex, followed by an escorted walk-thru of Building E. Questions are due by October 12, 2026, at 4:00 pm central time. Bid security in the form of a bid bond of 10 percent of the Base Bid and Alternate Bids is required, along with performance, labor and material payment bonds, and a certificate of insurance.
Replacement of automation system controllers associated with four air handlers, Six terminal units and four unit heaters; Integration of the new controllers into the campus supervisory network.
SUMMARY
William Rainey Harper College seeks lump sum bid proposals for the Building E BAS Upgrade Project, Bid Request No.
Q01255, involving mechanical work, automation system controllers, air handlers, terminal units, and unit heaters. The work includes replacement of automation system controllers associated with four air handlers, six terminal units and four unit heaters, and integration of the new controllers into the campus supervisory network. Bids are due by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 am central time via Dropbox. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm central time via Webex, followed by an escorted walk-thru of Building E. Questions are due by October 12, 2026, at 4:00 pm central time. Bid security in the form of a bid bond of 10 percent of the Base Bid and Alternate Bids is required, along with performance, labor and material payment bonds, and a certificate of insurance.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Replacement of automation system controllers associated with four air handlers, Six terminal units and four unit heaters; Integration of the new controllers into the campus supervisory network.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid bond
- Performance bond
- Labor and material payment bonds
- Certificate of insurance
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/oktfj0b6ctc05fw0ihfe
- Scope location
- Arlington Heights, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from William Rainey Harper College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 27, 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: https://www.dropbox.com/request/oktfj0b6ctc05fw0ihfe. For questions, contact Daiju Varghese.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including William Rainey Harper College 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 Bid 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 Daiju Varghese. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Replacement of automation system controllers associated with four air handlers, Six terminal units and four unit heaters; Integration of the new controllers into the campus supervisory network.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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 bond, performance bond, labor and material payment bonds, certificate of insurance. Review the full document from William Rainey Harper College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Arlington Heights, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.