Procurement
Competitive Bid Process
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (“ISFA” or the “Authority”) procures contractor services through an open and competitive bidding process. On average, the Authority annually performs between $4 million and $6 million in repair and maintenance-related construction work.
Request for Proposal (RFP)
This process is utilized to competitively bid construction work. Evaluation factors identified in the RFP will be used to select the lowest responsible bidder.
Submitting Bids
Bids must be submitted with information outlined in the bid announcement. Bids must be sealed, marked with the name of the bid opportunity on the outside of the package and submitted by the date and time specified in the bid announcement.
Review and Awarding of Contracts
A thorough review of each submitted bid is undertaken by ISFA staff. It is the intention of ISFA to award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder. Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE)/Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) firms are encouraged to respond. The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities at its discretion.
The Authority expects its contractors to meet or exceed a Minority owned Business Enterprise (MBE) goal of 25% and a Women owned Business Enterprise (WBE) goal of 5% for both contractual and field participation
Below are current procurement opportunities. The links below each provide the Request for Proposal (RFP) and all other documentation required for the submittal. It is the contractor’s responsibility to acknowledge receipt of any issued addendums.
Waste/Vent Piping FY2024
Waste/Vent Piping FY2024
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (Authority) is currently looking for contractors to provide labor and material for the replacement of Waste/Vent Piping FY23located in Guaranteed Rate Field. This project concentrates on replacing waste/sanitary piping, domestic water piping and various other waste and vent piping elements that are at the end of their useful life.
The link below will provide you with the Request of Proposal (RFP) and all other documentation required for this submittal.
Waste.Vent Piping FY2024 RFP Manual 09.05.23
Waste.Vent Piping FY2024 Drawings 09.05.23
Waste.Vent Piping FY2024 Pre-Bid Walk-Thru Sign In Sheet 09.07.23
Waste.Vent Piping FY2024 Addendum#01 Summary Letter 09.13.23
Waste.Vent Piping FY2024 Addendum#01 Bid Form 09.13.23
Waste. Vent Piping FY2024 Addendum#01 Excel Bid Form 09.13.23
Waste.Vent Piping FY2024 Addendum#01 Drawings 09.13.23
Note it is the contractor’s responsibility to acknowledge receipt of any issued addendums.
Timeline for bidding the Waste/Vent Piping Phase X project:
09/05/23 Invitation to bid
09/07/23 Mandatory Pre-bid conference & site walk thru 10:00 AM
09/26/23 Bids due 12:00 PM CST via e-mail to: maureen@isfauthority.com, russell@isfauthority.com and cfrauens@elaraeng.com
Fire Panel Upgrade
Fire Panel Upgrade:
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (Authority) is currently looking for contractors for the Fire Panel Upgrade. This project will include labor, materials, services, and equipment necessary for completion of the work shown and described on the specifications.
The link below will provide you with the Request of Proposal (RFP) and all other documentation required for this submittal.
Fire Panel Upgrade RFP Manual 10.04.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Drawings 10.04.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Specifications 10.04.23
Guaranteed Rate Field Fire Alarm Inspection Report-1_03.17.23
Guaranteed Rate Field Fire Alarm Inspection Report-2_03.17.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Pre-Bid Sign In Sheet 10.10.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Addendum#01 Narrative 10.18.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Addendum #01 10.18.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Digital Addressable Fire-Alarm System Addendum #01 10.18.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Addendum #02 Narrative 10.24.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Addendum #02 Bid Form 10.24.23
Fire Panel Upgrade Addendum #02 Drawings 10.24.23
*Please Note the Bid Due Date has been Extended
Note it is the contractor’s responsibility to acknowledge receipt of any issued addendums.
Timeline for bidding the Fire Panel Upgrade:
10/04/23 Invitation to bid
10/10/23 Mandatory Pre-bid conference 10:00 AM
10/27/23 10/31/23 Bids due 12:00 PM via e-mail to maureen@isfauthority.com,
Escalator Cladding Repair Gate 3
Escalator Cladding Repair Gate 3:
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (Authority) is currently looking for contractors for the Escalator Cladding Repair Gate 3 at Guaranteed Rate Field. This project will include labor, materials, services, and equipment necessary for completion of the work shown and described on the specifications.
The link below will provide you with the Request of Proposal (RFP) and all other documentation required for this submittal.
Escalator Cladding Repair Gate 3 RFP 10.17.23
Escalator Cladding Repair Gate 3 Drawings 10.17.23
Note it is the contractor’s responsibility to acknowledge receipt of any issued addendums.
Timeline for bidding the Escalator Cladding Repair Gate 3:
10/17/23 Invitation to bid
10/23/23 11/07/23 Mandatory Pre-bid conference 10:00 AM
11/03/23 11/22/23 Bids due 12:00 PM via e-mail to maureen@isfauthority.com,
russell@isfauthority.com, and Aaron.Kellas@LerchBates.com
LED Lighting Upgrades FY2024
LED Lighting Upgrades FY2024:
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (Authority) is currently looking for contractors for the LED Lighting Upgrades FY2024 project. This project will include labor, services, and equipment necessary for completion of the work shown and described on the specifications.
The link below will provide you with the Request of Proposal (RFP) and all other documentation required for this submittal.
LED Lighting Upgrades FY2024 RFP Manual
Note it is the contractor’s responsibility to acknowledge receipt of any issued addendums.
Timeline for bidding the LED Lighting Upgrades FY2024:
10/17/23 Invitation to bid
10/23/23 Mandatory Pre-bid conference 10:00 AM
11/01/23 Bids due 12:00 PM via e-mail to maureen@isfauthority.com,
russell@isfauthority.com, and pat@lightitech.com