NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE DESIGN-BUILD PROPOSALS
Vandalia CUSD 203
1109 N. 8 th St.
Vandalia, IL 62471
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Vandalia CUSD 203, Fayette County, Illinois, intends to receive proposals from qualified Design-Build Entities for the renovations/upgrades to the football field bleachers in accordance with the School Design-Build Contracts Article of the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/15A).
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION & SCOPE
The District is seeking comprehensive design and construction services for renovations/upgrades to the football field bleachers. The project shall include the replacement of all seats, stairs, risers, ramp, pressbox and all related accessories. The selected Design-Build Entity will be responsible for all architectural, engineering, and construction services required to deliver a fully completed and operational project.
2. ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET
The total estimated cost for this Design-Build project is $800,000.
3. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Because the estimated project cost is under $12,000,000, the District will utilize a combined procurement process evaluating qualifications, technical proposals, and cost proposals simultaneously, as permitted by 105 ILCS 5/15A-30.
4. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AVAILABILITY
The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) document, which outlines detailed technical criteria, submission requirements, and evaluation metrics, will be available on Friday, October 9 , 2026, at 9:00 AM CST.
Interested Design-Build Entities may obtain the RFP documents by:
Downloading them directly from the District’s website at: https://www.vandals203.org
ď‚· Requesting a digital copy via email from the Project Contact listed below.
1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Sealed proposals must be submitted no later than Friday, October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST] to the District Administrative Office located at 1109 N. 8 th St., Vandalia, IL 62471.
Proposals received after this time will not be accepted.
2. PROJECT CONTACT
All inquiries regarding this Notice or the upcoming RFP must be directed to:
Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Superintendent
Email Address: jgarrsion@vandals203.org
Phone Number: 618-283-4525
By order of the Board of Education, Vandalia CUSD 203.
Date: September 25, 2026