Request for bid.

Invitation to Bid: Fischer Theatre Lower-Level Renovation Project

Hello,

We're excited to share a bidding opportunity at the Historic Fischer Theatre and would appreciate your help spreading the word to contractors, construction professionals, and others who may be interested.

The Vermilion Heritage Foundation is soliciting sealed bids from qualified general contractors for the renovation of the lower-level dressing room area of the Historic Fischer Theatre, located at 158 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Illinois.

The project includes demolition and renovation of existing lower-level spaces beneath the stage and construction of new dressing rooms, restrooms, showers, lounge areas, and green room facilities.

A mandatory pre-bid site tour will be held on June 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Fischer Theatre.

Bid documents may be obtained by contacting the Owner or Architect. Questions regarding the project should be directed to:

Jennifer Spencer, Studio GWA
jspencer@studiogwa.com

Bid Deadline:
Bids must be submitted electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on July 3, 2026.

Submit bids electronically to:
director@fischertheatre.com
and
jspencer@studiogwa.com

The project requires compliance with Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goals, with 16% of vendors certified as BEP vendors, subject to grant administration approval.

The Vermilion Heritage Foundation reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the organization.

Vermilion Heritage Foundation
Historic Fischer Theatre
158 North Vermilion Street
Danville, Illinois 61832

If you know a contractor, construction firm, or business that may be interested, please share this opportunity with them.

Thank you for helping us continue investing in and preserving this historic community asset.

Sincerely,

The Fischer Theatre