William Rainey Harper College - Buildings A, S, U, X, Y, and Z Upgrades - Bid Request No. Q01251 (2026)
William Rainey Harper CollegeHigher Ed · Palatine, IL- Due
- Oct 20, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jewell Jackson
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SUMMARY
William Rainey Harper College is seeking electronic bids for furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, and material for Buildings A, S, U, X, Y, and Z Upgrades under Bid Request No.
Q01251 at 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067. The scope of work includes toilet room renovations in multiple buildings and improvements to existing fire barrier work. Submissions are due via Dropbox link by Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. central daylight time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. in Building W, Room W218, followed by a walk-through. Questions must be submitted via email by Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 P.M. Requirements include a 10 percent bid bond, performance, labor and material payment bonds, certificate of insurance, prevailing wage compliance, and an 18 percent Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation requirement.
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/4rji7sbapicn7pgvgws6
- Scope location
- Palatine, 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 20, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/4rji7sbapicn7pgvgws6. For questions, contact Jewell Jackson.
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?
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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 Jewell Jackson. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Palatine, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.