This project replaces elevators in the following buildings: Everitt Laboratory Hall (0037): Replaces the only hydraulic elevator in the building. Project will include full modernization, including new machine, new cab, new doors, and new controls, with capacity upgraded to C3 and relocation of machine room to the basement. Elevator may remain hydraulic with existing jack in service.Engineering Sciences Building (0174): Replaces existing duplex Elevator 2 and Elevator 3 which are overhead traction. Project will include full modernization, including new machine, new cab, new doors, new controls, new overhead traction with Permanent Magnet Gearless machines. Elevator 2 to be C3 rated and be provided with inconspicuous riser to permit maintenance to call the C3 for heavy loads. This project includes a Project Labor Agreement that will be executed between the lowest responsible/responsive bidder and the East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council. A copy of the Project Labor Agreement is included at the end of Section 00 90 00. This Project is located at: Engineering Sciences Building: 1101 West Springfield Avenue Everitt Laboratory Hall: 1406 W Green St Additional information about this project can be obtained from Muhammad Hanzla Rafaqat, rafaqat2@illinois.edu,217-954-3346 The Owner shall assign the contracts for 05 - Electrical Work to the 01 - General Work Contractor in accordance with Article 6.3 of the General Conditions. (Refer to Articles 6 and 15 of the General Conditions for requirements concerning assignments of contracts.) For Hard copy Documents: Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning, P.C.11 E. Madison St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602 Up to 2 set(s) of Bid Documents per prequalified bidder of the divisions of work being bid may be obtained from the Professional Services Consultant by depositing a check made payable to the Professional Services Consultant in the amount of $400 OR non-cash plan deposit programs which are guaranteed by contractor associations are acceptable. The project manual, drawings and all addenda are available after a one-time digital registration for digital viewing at no cost at online. The public opening and reading is for information only and is not to be construed as acceptance or rejection of any bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof, to waive any informalities in the bidding, and to accept the bids deemed to be in the best interests of the Owner after all bids have been examined and evaluated. Alternates, if considered, will be accepted in any order as determined by the Owner.