Major Construction Projects

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Updated November 17, 2009
Status Title Funding Source/FY Description
Design Replacement of Air Handlers in the Tech Complex Estimate being developed This project will research the replacement of the air handling units in Technology A, B, C & D located in the stair towers. An initial investigation has been completed. The project is currently on hold.
Design Replace High Voltage Electrical System-Phase IV
CDB Project #825-020-144
$300,000 (FY04 Capital Renewal)
Total Budget $3,000,000
This is the fourth of a multiphase project. BRIC Partnership was selected via QBS. The project is on hold pending funding.
Design Campus Water Line Replacement
CDB project #825-020-140
$200,000 (FY04 capital renewal) This project will be the first of multiple phases to replace parts of the campus water distribution system. Water lines targeted for replacement consist of four to twelve inch mains ranging in age from 40 to 100 years. Lines in most urgent need of replacement are those serving Wham/Pulliam Hall, old Campus, Thompson Point, Engineering and the Agriculture Building. This project will replace aging domestic water lines within several areas on campus. Cochran & Wilken was selected via QBS. Design is complete. The project is on hold pending funding.
Design Coal Storage and Handling System
CDB project #825-020-145
$3,300,000 The project will include a coal receiving system, a contained storage silo, and a plant feed system as well as associated site work. Funding will come from a combination of DCEO grant funds and state appropriated monies available to the Carbondale campus. BRIC Partnership is the design consultant. The project is on hold pending funding.
Design Roof Renovations-various buildings
CDB project #825-020-142
$500,000 (FY04 capital renewal) This project will replace roof membranes on various buildings. In all, the University owns approximately 525 buildings with a wide variety of roofing materials. As roofs are replaced, a concerted effort is being made to provide additional slopes on roofs for smaller buildings by using pre-manufactured trusses and standing seam metal. Poirier & Associates were selected via QBS. The project is on hold pending funding.
Design Transportation Education Center
CDB Project #825-020-143
$60,649,300
FY09 Ramp
This project will provide combined facilities for Automotive and Aviation Technology programs. The facility will be constructed at the Southern Illinois Airport. The design team is completing bid documents which will include the office block, dispatch center and auditorium. Pending release of funds, construction is expected to begin spring 2010.
Design General Core Curriculum Classroom Building $18,000,000 This project will construct a student orientated educational facility to serve SIUC's core educational programs planning. Planning approval was received at the September 14, 2006 BOT meeting. This project on hold. QBS process has been suspended.
Design Student Services Building $25,000,000 This project will construct a student-orientated service facility to serve SIUC's students, parents, and alumni. Planning approval was received at the September 14, 2006 BOT meeting. White & Borgognoni is beginning program analysis phase. Final site selection will be presented to the BOT general discussion meeting September 11, 2008. Preliminary design concepts are being developed.
Design Wind Generation Study $10,000(SIUC)
$30,000(ICECF)
SIUC is partnering with Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF) to study the feasibility of wind generation on the Carbondale campus. Currently ICECF has approved funding along with SIUC commitment to begin initial evaluation. This study will acquire site specific wind data to determine power generation feasibility. Wind instrumentation has been installed on the WSIU Radio Tower and data is being collected.
Design Research Park Interior Roadway $1,250,000 This project will design and construct additional roadways at the Southern Illinois Research Park. This improvement will allow future facility development within the SIRP campus. Project was approved at the September 20, 2007 BOT meeting. A/E selection via QBS was awarded to Hurst Rosche. Design is underway. IDOT will bid project in early 2010 for a spring construction start.
Design Access Control & Security Cameras
Allen & Boomer Halls
GIR #08292
$390,000 This project will install access control and security cameras at all exterior entries to Allen and Boomer Halls. BOT approval was requested at their September 11, 2008 meeting. The project will be designed by Engineering Services. This project was cancelled by Glenn Stine on January 21, 2009.
Design Roof Replacements
General Campus
$2,500,000 This project will replace roof systems for six campus facilities (Quigley, Pulliam Hall/Pulliam Industrial, Physical Education, Environmental Health and Safety, and Laundry Building. Projects will be funded via Facilities Maintenance Fee and Deferred Maintenance funds. BOT approval will be requested at the December 2009 BOT meeting.
Design Grand & Wall Street Apartment Complex Flooring
GIR #10096
$610,000 This project will provide new flooring to replace failing stained and sealed concrete finish. Common areas will be carpeted. Apartments will be tiled. This project is pending approval at the December BOT meeting.
Design Primary Electrical Upgrades $1,250,000
FMF
This project will upgrade the primary electrical infrastructure on the general campus to improve the integrity of specific transmission segments serving major campus facilities. This project is pending approval at the December BOT meeting.
Design Replace Farm Service Center for College of Ag for Storm Damage
GIR #10031
$478,455 Project is currently in design with PPES and Eggemeyer Associates. Bid package should go to Purchasing in November or December.
Design Repair Feed Mill for Storm Damage
College of Ag
GIR #10032
$550,000 Project is currently in design with SKS Engineers, Decatur, IL. Project and budget approval is anticipated at the December BOT meeting.
Design Repair & Upgrade Several Campus Elevators
GIR #09018
waiting on estimate Image, Lemp Elevator Consultants, and BRIC are preparing bid documents for repair and replacement of five campus elevators with deferred maintenance.
Design Renovate and Upgrade Existing Passenger Elevator in Student Center
GIR #10004
$290,000 Image, Lemp Elevator Consultants, and BRIC are preparing bid documents for renovation to existing passenger elevator.
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Out for Bid Football Stadium/Arena
Renovation & Expansion
$2,250,000 Scoreboard Bid packages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 have been bid and have been approved by BOT. Scoreboard RFP proposals have been received and are being reviewed. Purchasing is finalizing the award package.
Our for Bid Sprinkler Installation
Thompson Point & University Hall - Phase III Bailey & Smith
GIR #10113
$3,000,000 Phase III project will design and install automatic sprinkler systems for Abbott, Bailey and Smith Halls located at Thompson Point complex and in University Hall located at 1101 S. Wall St. The design was completed by BRIC Engineering, LLC. Phase III will be completed the summer of 2010. Bids opened on 11-10-09. Contracts to be awarded at the December 10, 2009 BOT meeting.
Our for Bid Recreation Center
Replacement Generator
GIR #09288
$143,000 This project will install a new 125 Kw diesel emergency generator at the SRC to replace the existing failed generator. The new generator will be installed on the south side of the building. The entire project will be bid to outside electrical contractors. The project is at Purchasing as of 11-12-09.
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Work in Progress New Ethanol Tank
Travel Service
GIR #09104
$144,620 This project is to install a new 5,000 gallon buried ethanol tank at Travel Service, along with the installation of new digital fuel dispensers. The project was bid to outside contractors on 10/06/09. The low bidder was Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc., of Pekin, Il. PPES has recommended issuing a contract to the low bidder. Work to begin mid December. A pre-construction meeting was held 11-03-09. The contractor is expecting to start work approximately the middle of December and take 4-6 weeks to complete.
Work in Progress Renovate Labs for Geology Dept.
Parkinson Hall
GIR #09174
$150,000 This project will renovate laboratory 201B and 201F to accommodate a new faculty member in the Geology Department. The work is being done by Physical Plant trades and got underway September 2009. Work continues with completion expected by mid-December 2009.
Work in Progress Schneider Hall
Replace exisiting emergency generator
GIR #09117
$180,000 PPES will provide construction documents. PSO electricians will do the installation. A portable generator has been rented for use at Schneider Hall during construction. Work began by PSO electricians in August. Work to be completed on December 1, 2009.
Work in Progress Pave and expand parking lot #58
GIR#08315,GIR#09124
$240,000 This project will pave and expand parking lot #58 adjacent to Grinnell Hall for Parking Division. Bidding took place in July. E.T. Simonds awarded bid for general work and All Electric is awarded bid for electrical work. Construction to take place August, September, and October 2009. Construction is 98% complete. Punch list being addressed.
Work in Progress Faner Roof Replacement $2,500,000 This project will replace approximately 65,540 square feet of roofing. BOT approval was received April 10, 2008. White & Borgognoni is under contract to provide the design and bidding documents. The project will be funded by the Facility Maintenance Fee. BOT award of contract was April 2, 2009 to the low bidder, Jim Taylor, Inc. for $2,143,789. Work began on May 18, 2009. Expected completion date is November 18, 2009, weather dependent. Punch list to follow. TPO Roofing complete. Sheet metal complete 11-25-09.
Work in Progress Football Stadium/Arena Renovation and Expansion $73,500,000 Total
Phase 2 $2,518,732
Awarded

Bid Pkg. 2
22 contracts
$28,000,000+

Bid Pkg. 3
16 contracts
$10,000,000+

Bid Pkg. 4
2 contracts
Est. $1,350,000

Bid Pkg. 5
5 contracts
Est. $4,163,000

Scoreboards Request for Proposal (RFP)
1 contract
Est. $2,250,000

Saluki Way - Phase I
ALL WORK IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE

Litton Enterprises: Site Utilities ($914,585)
ALL WORK IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE

F.W. Electric: Site Electric and Telecom ($250,285)
ALL WORK IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE

Saluki Way - Phase II

Fager/McGee Const.: Arena and Athletic Building Demolition and Concrete Construction: ($2,324,900)

This contractor has been able to do some minor demolition in the Arena and has been doing preliminary layout for major floor demolition in the future.

Bid Package #2 - 22 contracts awarded February 12, 2009.
Arena and Athletic Building:

Demolition and concrete: Fager-McGee Commercial Construction ($2,324,900)
Portable platform system: Staging Concepts ($398,890)
Structural and miscellaneous steel: Steel Supply Engineering ($2,796,200)
Elevator: Otis Elevator ($202,000)
Retractable seating: Track Seating Company ($583,169)
Sheet metal and roofing: Lakeside Roofing ($599,995)
Glass and glazing: Universal Glass & Carpet, Inc. ($495,000)
Ventilating: France Mechanical Corporation ($2,093,000)
Heating: Southern Illinois Piping Contractors ($3,498,800)
Plumbing: Litton Enterprises, Inc. ($1,407,685)
Electrical: W.J. Burke Electric, ($1,807,150)
Stadium:
Concrete: Samron Midwest Contracting, Inc. ($1,346,325)
Grandstand seating: Dant Clayton Corporation ($2,698,600)
Steel and precast: Fager-McGee Commercial Construction, Inc. ($1,334,000)
Masonry: Kenneth E. Foeste Masonry, Inc. ($959,300)
Sheet metal and roofing: Kehrer Brothers Construction Company ($403,950)
Glass and glazing: Universal Glass & Carpet, Inc. ($333,150)
Elevator: Otis Elevator ($184,000)
Bid Package #3: Award of contracts April 2, 2009.
Arena and Athletic Building:
Drywall & acoustical ceiling: A&K Specialty Contractors ($1,677,533)
Carpentry & general trades: Schimpf Construction ($917,300)
Flooring: Richardet Floor Covering ($693,420)
Painting & wall covering: Dannix Painting LLC ($327,101)
Joint sealants, sealers, fire caulking: Schimpf Construction ($267,700)
Fire protection: Superior Fire Protection Systems, Inc. ($502,900)
Sound reinforcement: SPL Integrated Solutions ($1,065,609)
Masonry: Charles Masonry ($1,029,600)
Stadium:
General trades & carpentry: J&L Robinson ($1,152,592)
Framing, drywall, & insulation: Miller Drywall, Inc. ($466,532)
Flooring: ICS Construction Services ($122,030)
Painting & wall covering: RP Coating ($168,350)
Fire protection: Continental Fire Sprinkler Company ($93,420)
Sound reinforcement: Daktronics, Inc. ($345,000)
Field turf & drainage: Byrne & Jones Construction ($820,000)
Both:
Casework: Reynolds & Doyle ($657,800)

Bid Package #4: Award of Contracts June 11, 2009.
Arena/Lingle Roof: Shay Roofing ($1,057,836)
Arena Asbestos Abatement: Dore & Associates ($288,800)

Bid Package #5: Award of Contracts July 6, 2009.
Graphics: Star Signs ($687,360)
Lingle HVAC: France Mechanical ($337,000)
Site Concrete/Asphalt: Samron ($1,457,450)
Landscaping: Schimpf ($600,025)
Site Lighting: Burke Electric ($255,500)

Arena and Athletic Building Project Update November 6, 2009:

  • Completed installation of the retractable end zone bleachers
  • Completed steel detailing at the Athletics Building
  • Continued above slab plumbing at the East Saddlebag
  • Completed Lingle Hall roof
  • Began metal stud framing at the Athletics Building
  • Completed final cleaning at the Arena
  • Completed the under slab drainage system at the Athletics Building
  • Began pouring the event level floor at the Athletic Building
  • Began overhead MEP rough-in at the concourse level of the Athletics Building

Stadium and Site Project Update November 6, 2009:

  • Continued erecting and detailing press box steel
  • Completed masonry at building 150 with the exception of the restroom entrances
  • Continued masonry at building 140
  • Completed above slab plumbing rough-in at building 140
  • Completed above slab plumbing rough-in at building 130 and remote ticket #2
  • Continued grading the berm seating area
  • Completed punch list walk at the IM Building; waiting for official punch list to complete the work
  • Completed installation of temporary power. Still need the transformer at the northeast corner of the stadium energized

2-Week Outlook:

Arena and Athletics Building:

  • Continue metal stud framing at the Athletic Building
  • Complete sheet metal coping at the West Saddlebag and Lingle Hall upon selection of colors
  • Install permanent doors at the West Saddlebag
  • Complete floor slab at the event level of the Athletic Building
  • Continue overhead MEP installations
  • Arena will be ready for the 2009-2010 basketball season

Stadium and Site:

  • Complete block at building 140
  • Complete hollow core roof panels at buildings 140 and 150 pending completion of lintels above restrooms
  • Continue erecting and detailing steel at the press box
  • Complete roofing membrane at building 160
  • Begin block at building 130 and remote ticket #1
  • Continue the endzone berm, weather permitting
  • Begin concourse storm drain installation
  • Begin grandstand seating footings
  • Per direction of the University, complete grading and rock at the IM building
  • Energize temporary power at the stadium site

Contract completion date: November 15, 2010

Substantial completion date:

  • Stadium - July 30, 2010
  • Arena/Athletics Building - September 24, 2010
Work in Progress New Cage and Rack Washer
Life Science II
GIR#08201
FY08
$185,500
This project includes the purchase of a new cage and rack washer. The demolition of the existing washer and the installation of the new washer will be performed by SIUC Physical Plant personnel. Project was slated for completion the week of August 24, 2009. Vendor is completing punch list items.
Work in Progress Exterior Campus Signage
GIR#04308
$1,000,000 This project will develop way-finding signage on campus. This will include main entry, roadway directional signage, informational kiosks, and building identification signage. BOT reviewed the signage renderings at their July 8, 2004 meeting. Bid ADA Map Signage specifications for campus directional, kiosk and building identification signs have been developed and final quantities for both academic and auxiliaries are complete. Bids were received on January 10, 2006. Funding determinations for auxiliaries have been approved. Remaining signs have been received for installation. The current scope of work is substantially complete.
Work in Progress Morris Library Renovation & Addition
CDB Project #825-020-129
$54,022,325 This project will include renovation of the existing library and construction of an approximate 50,000 gsf addition. Phillips Swager Associates, Inc. was selected via QBS process to complete the design for this project. In November the Governor made a commitment to release the construction funds for this project. Bids were open for the MEP on September 21, 2005 and bids from General Contractors were opened on September 28, 2005. Initial ventilation bids were rejected by CDB and re-bid November 17, 2005. The successful bidders were: River City Construction (General) $19,651,000; Southern Illinois Piping (Plumbing) $789,000; Automatic Fire Sprinkler (Sprinkler) $857,700; Southern Illinois Piping (Heating) $4,398,000; France Mechanical (Ventilation) $3,887,000; Brown Electric(Electrical) $4,088,629. The general contractor moved on-site February 6, 2006 and commenced site work and selective demolition. Entry Plaza/Water Feature (Phase II) bids were opened on March 22, 2006. The successful bidder was: River City Construction (General) $555,000. This project is substantially complete. Contractors are completing punch list items. Working through project closeout. Fountain has been started up and awaiting lighting adjustments. Elevator #4 repair work has commenced. Inspection has tentatively been scheduled for July 8th. Tower roofing replacement has commenced. Work scheduled to be complete in five weeks. Tower roofing replacement completed; final inspection completed. Elevator #4 work has completed. Final inspection completed. Waiting on CDB closeout.
Work in Progress Chancellor's Classroom Improvements
GIR#07057
FY06 $1,000,000
FY07 $500,000
This project will continue the renovation of auditoriums and classrooms throughout campus. The original project began in FY03. FY06 funds completed auditorium renovations in Davis Auditorium located in Wham and Muckelroy Auditorium in the Agriculture Building. It will also continue classroom furniture replacement and technology improvements throughtout campus. Auditorium renovations in rooms 240 and 440 of the Neckers Building began summer of 2006. New flooring, seating, lighting, and painting is complete in the Neckers Auditoriums. New classroom chairs and instructor's podiums have been provided in the general classrooms in Pulliam and Quigley. Neckers auditoriums are complete. Due to campus budget reviews, the remainder of FY07 projects are on hold.
Work in Progress Football Stadium/Arena Relocation & Expansion
Relocate Playfields
$1,300,000 This phase of the Saluki Way Football/Arena project will relocate the playfields and construct two new tennis courts. Contracts were approved at the July 10, 2008, BOT meeting. Contracts were awarded to the following: General (Schimpf Construction) $183,225, plumbing (Litton Enterprises) $116,290, electrical (W.J. Burke) $223,050, excavation (Mathis & Sons) $548,988.91. Relocation of the ballfields is substantially complete. All grading at the new location, south of the Motorcycle Safety Course, is complete including respreading of topsoil. The infield mix has been created and has been distributed to the three infields that were made. Work at the tennis courts and playfields is substantially complete.
Work in Progress Power Plant Roof Replacement $125,000 This project will replace the roof on the original Steam Plant. Facility Maintenance Fee funded. Lakeside Roofing is low bidder. Construction has started. Walk-thru for punch list is to take place on October 21, 2009. Miscellaneous punch list items and change order yet to do.
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Jobs Complete Sprinkler Installation
Thompson Point & University Hall-PHII
GIR #09001
$7,750,000 Phase II project will design and install automatic sprinkler systems for Thompson Point, Felts, Baldwin, Kellogg and Warren Halls. The design was completed by BRIC Engineering, LLC. The project was bid 11/19/08. PHII will be completed the summer of 2009. The BOT awarded the following contracts at their December 11th BOT meeting: Morgan Commerical (general) $428,000; H.E. (plumbing) $119,500; Clinton Electric (electrical) $188,000; Continental Fire (sprinkler) $447,300. Project has been completed.
Jobs Complete Housing-Grand & Wall Street Apartment Complex
GIR#05291
$26,400,000

This project will develop an apartment sytle housing complex on the corner of Grand and Wall Street. The complex will provide 2 and 4 bedroom apartments with a total bed count of 400. Project approval was given at the February 2004 BOT meeting. Phillip Swager was selected via the QBS process. Pre-bid was May 25, 2005. Bid date was June 16, 2005.

Contractor and University have reached agreement on outstanding disputes. Agreement being handled by change order. Waiting on O&M manuals and as-built drawings. Work to provide air supply/return to end lounges has been completed. Work to provide exhaust fans in apartment bathrooms has been completed.

Jobs Complete Davies Gym Roof Replacement $235,000 This project will replace the roof for the Davies Gym building. Facility Maintenance Fee funded. Bids have been received with Geissler Roofing Co. as low bidder. Construction is complete except punch list and walk-through. This project is complete.
Jobs Complete Law School Tennis Courts Renovation $110,000 This project will repair and resurface the tennis courts located at the Law School activity area. The six tennis courts there will be the replacement tennis courts for the six courts located south of the Physical Plant that are being demolished as part of the first phase of Saluki Way. Construction is complete.
Jobs Complete Thompson Point Electrical Upgrade
GIR#08094
$700,000 This project will upgrade the electrical systems at Abbott and Smith Halls. Design will be completed by PPES. The project was approved at the January 17, 2008, BOT meeting. The project will be constructed summer 2009. Contract award will be requested at the February 12, 2009 BOT meeting. Low bidder is Clinton Electric ($333,007). Preconstruction meeting was held February 23, 2009. Work began May 12, 2009. Project is substantially complete. Work is complete.
Jobs Complete Agriculture Building Roof Replacement $600,000 This project will replace areas C and D of the Ag Building roof. BOT approval was received on April 10, 2008. Ittner Architects is under contract to provide the design and bidding documents. The project will be funded by the Facility Maintenance Fee. BOT award of contract was April 2, 2009 to the low bidder, Kehrer Brothers, for $429,210. The project is now 100% complete. Waiting on warranty.
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