120-290-013-01 | Renovate Facility

The Decatur Correctional Center is a 22-building facility established in 1967.
The scope of work provides for removing and replacing all existing modified bitumen roofing including coping and insulation, throughout the entire facility, providing a secondary perimeter fence per IDOC requirements with modifications/extension to the existing sallyport fencing, and removal and replacement of the electrical backup power generator including the associated transfer switches; assessment, repair and/or replacement of the main electrical service and distribution equipment as well as any miscellaneous electrical work related to the roofing replacement and fence modifications at the existing sallyport. The perimeter fence scope of work must be prioritized to be completed as soon as possible with a target substantial completion date occurring no more than 18 months after A/E contract execution.
The A/E shall assess the project for eligibility under applicable utility incentive programs, energy grants, rebates, and other funding opportunities. The A/E shall identify all qualifying programs and shall prepare, coordinate, and submit all required applications, calculations, supporting documentation, and related materials necessary to obtain available incentives for the project.
The A/E is encouraged to include independent cost estimators on their teams to verify estimates are in line with current market conditions to avoid project bids that exceed the available funding for the project. The A/E estimates should be updated and verified at each stage of the project in accordance with the Design and Construction Manual. Designers are reminded that their Professional Services Agreements make them responsible for providing a design that is within budget, and they can be held responsible for redesigning the project should the bids received exceed project funding.
If applicable, the design will need to comply with the Illinois Stretch Energy Code.