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Bid Title

Request for Bids - 50-50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026

Issuing Agency

La Grange village

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Apr 22, 2026

Closing Date

May 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Bids - 50-50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026
Category:	Construction Services
Status:	Open

Description: The Village of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the following project: 2026 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program Sealed bids for this project must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Office of the Director of Public Works of the Village of La Grange, 320 East Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525. The bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. It is the bidders responsibility to meet all requirements of the bid documents. Additionally, it is the bidder's responsibility to ensure all responsible bidder requirements for construction and Public Works projects are followed, as established in the Municipal Code. Specifications and complete bid documents must be obtained electronically. Bid documents are available on the Village website www.lagrangeil.gov. The Village of La Grange reserves the right to modify or waive any or all formalities and technicalities in the specifications, or to reject any or all bids and/or parts thereof, and to accept that bid which it deems most favorable to the Village of La Grange. President and Board of Trustees Village of La Grange, Illinois /s/        Paul Saladino Village Clerk Village of La Grange Publication Date/Time: 4/22/2026 2:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2026 10:00 AM Related Documents: Request for Bids - 50-50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026

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VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE

The Village of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the following project:

2026 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program

Sealed bids for this project must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the

Office of the Director of Public Works of the Village of La Grange, 320 East Avenue, La Grange,

Illinois 60525. The bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

It is the bidder's responsibility to meet all requirements of the bid documents. Additionally, it is the

bidder’s responsibility to ensure all responsible bidder requirements for construction and Public Works

projects are followed, as established in the Municipal Code.

Specifications and complete bid documents must be obtained electronically. Bid documents are

available on the Village website www.lagrangeil.gov .

The Village of La Grange reserves the right to modify or waive any or all formalities and technicalities

in the specifications, or to reject any or all bids and/or parts thereof, and to accept that bid which it

deems most favorable to the Village of La Grange.

President and Board of Trustees

Village of La Grange, Illinois

/s/ Paul Saladino

Village Clerk

Village of La Grange

Responsible Bidder Requirements

The Village of La Grange has responsible-bidder requirements under the Municipal Code.

Bidders shall submit with their proposal the following documents:

A. A copy of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Department of Business Services online records evidencing that the bidder has a

current corporate annual report on file. If the bidder is an individual, sole proprietor, or partnership, this subsection shall not

apply.

B. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue if bidder has employees (e.g. document with

account number, Illinois Business Tax number).

C. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Employment Security if bidder has employees (e.g.,

document with UI account number).

D. Disclosure of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies against the bidder or any officers of the bidder in the last

five years.

E. A statement that all employees are (i) covered under a current workers’ compensation insurance policy and (ii) properly classified

under such policy. If the bidder is insured with a carrier, the evidence of workers’ compensation insurance shall be a copy of the

“Information Page” of the bidder’s workers’ compensation policy and any continuation of that Information Page which include

the name and address of the insured, as well as the class codes the compensation premium is based on and the total estimated

remuneration per class code.

F. A statement of compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq) and all rules and

regulations therein, for the past five years. Such statement shall also provide that the bidder has reviewed the Prevailing Wage

Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, has reviewed and agrees to pay the applicable prevailing wage rates attached

copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with to the bid specifications, and will strictly comply

with the Prevailing Wage Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and related requirements. A bidder who has been found

by the Illinois Department of Labor to be in violation of the Prevailing Wage Act twice within a three-year period shall be deemed

not to be a Responsible Bidder for two years from the date of the last finding.

G. A copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with a public body pursuant to the Substance

Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1 et seq).

H. A statement that individuals who will perform work on the public works project on behalf of the bidder are properly classified as

either (i) an employee or (ii) an independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.

I. Documents evidencing any professional or trade license required by law or local ordinance for any trade or specialty area in

which the bidder is seeking a contract award. Additionally, the bidder must disclose any suspension or revocation of such license

held by the company or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.

J. Evidence of participation in apprenticeship training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are

approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization;

and evidence that any applicable apprenticeship program has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years

for each of the construction crafts the bidder will perform on the project. Evidence of graduation rates are not required for

apprenticeable crafts dedicated exclusively to the transportation of material and equipment to and from the public works project.

The required evidence includes, without limitation, a copy of all applicable apprenticeship standards and Apprenticeship

Agreement(s) for any apprentice(s) who will perform work on the public works project; and documentation from each applicable

apprenticeship program certifying that is has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years for each

construction craft the bidder will perform on the project. Additional evidence of participation and graduation requirements may

be requested by the Village at its discretion.

K. Bidder shall certify that all employees expected to perform work on the project have completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety

program. Only workers that have satisfactorily completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety program will be allowed to participate

on the project. The bidder must have copies of employee OSHA cards on file, and the Village may request the bidder provide

copies of employees' OSHA cards; failure to produce an employee’s OSHA card may result in a determination that the bidder is

not a responsible bidder.

L. Disclosure of the name and address of each subcontractor from whom the bidder has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on

any part of the project. Further, each such subcontractor shall be required to adhere to the requirements set forth herein as

though it were bidding directly to the Village. Each bidder shall submit all subcontractor information and supporting

documentation to the Village prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project. It shall be the responsibility of the

bidder to ensure its subcontractors comply with all of the requirements of the Village Code and the Village’s purchasing policies,

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including the timely and complete submittals of all required documentation, and the full compliance with all obligations set forth

in this Ordinance and the project specifications. Failure of a successful bidder to submit the required subcontractor information

or documentation may constitute a contractual default and/or breach by the bidder and may disqualify a bidder from performing

work on future projects.

M. Bidder must provide evidence of relevant experience on similar size and scope projects in the past five years that indicate the

necessary capacity to perform the project and must provide adequate references verifying the quality of work performed.

N. Statements as to past performance, which shall give an accurate and complete record of all public works projects completed in

the past three years by the bidder. Such statements shall include the name of the public body and the project, original contract

price, final contract price, the names of all subcontractors used, if applicable, and a statement as to compliance with completion

deadlines.

O. Any determinations by a court or governmental agency for violations of federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to

serious, willful, or repeated violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), violations of contracting or antitrust

laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, or the Federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

Any material changes to the bidder’s status, at any time, must be reported to the Village in writing within 14 calendar days of its

occurrence. Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for the bidder to be deemed a non-responsible bidder.

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2026 50/50 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

SUMMARY OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary for the completion

of the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk at various locations within the Village of La Grange.

2. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

2.1 Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall furnish the necessary certifications that all materials to be used

meet the specification of Division 1000, MATERIALS per the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

“Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” (Adopted April 1, 2016) and “Supplemental

Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” (Adopted April 1, 2016), hereinafter referred to as the

“Standard Specifications”.

2.2 Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall provide a list of contacts, including the name and phone

number of the Project Manager, each crew leader, and an emergency contact who shall be available 24

hours a day, 7 days a week.

2.3 Following the award of construction contract and prior to starting work, the Contractor shall furnish a

construction progress schedule or critical path schedule satisfactory to the Public Works Director (or his/her

designee) which shall show the proposed sequence of work and how the Contractor proposes to complete

the work prior to the completion date(s) specified in Section 5 of these Technical Specifications.

3. MATERIALS & SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITIES

The Village shall provide the Contractor with a list of repairs sorted by address and a map showing the

approximate location of each repair.

4. MATERIAL TESTING

QC Testing is not required for materials used associated with this project. The Village may contract with a separate

materials testing firm to perform materials testing if it is in the Village's best interest. If testing performed by the

Village results in unsatisfactory results, the Contractor shall take corrective action to ensure the materials meet

the Standard Specifications. The corrective action must be approved by the Public Works Director (or his/her

designee). The Village, at its own discretion, may require unsatisfactory material to be removed and replaced at

no additional cost to the Village.

5. RESIDENT NOTIFICATION

Residents shall be notified in writing 48 hours in advance of work adjacent their driveway that will prohibit access,

including sidewalk, driveway, curb & gutter, or pavement improvements. The notification shall include an

alternate date in case of rain and/or other cancellations, and must include the Contractor’s contact person(s) and

phone number for additional information.

Driveways shall be kept barricaded for a minimum of 3 days.

6. PROTECTION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing personnel to protect their work from third-party damage.

Should any of the new work be damaged, it shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense. The

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Contractor shall schedule his work so that the concrete placed takes its initial set during daylight hours. Claims of

darkness shall not be a reason to relieve the Contractor from responsibility.

7. REMOVAL AND HAULING OF DEBRIS

All material excavated during the progress of the work shall be immediately loaded and hauled away and shall

not be stored in the street or parkway area.

8. RESTORATION

Restoration of areas adjacent to the proposed improvements, not identified for additional work, shall be incidental

to all Pay Items. Restoration includes all the landscape, driveway, sidewalk, or pavement restoration within 2 feet

of improved areas, unless otherwise determined by the Village. Any damage due to negligence of the Contractor

or deemed unnecessary by the Village will be restored at no additional cost to the Village. Restoration must be

completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director (or his/her designee). The Public Works Director (or

his/her designee) may request that restoration not satisfactorily completed be removed and replaced at no

additional cost to the Village.

All restored areas shall be saw-cut to provide a neat vertical face between the existing surface and the work

performed.

Concrete restoration shall meet the Specifications as listed herein.

Asphalt surface restoration shall consist of new HMA pavement to match the existing pavement thickness or 4-

inches minimum, whichever is greater.

Landscape restoration shall consist of 4 inches of topsoil, seed, and blanket.

9. CONCRETE CURING

As soon as the finished concrete has lost its sheen, a spray-on membrane curing compound conforming to Section

1022.01 and Section 1020.13 of the Standard Specifications shall be applied to all finished concrete surfaces.

WORK THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CURED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR PAID FOR. All Portland Cement Concrete

shall be treated with a protective coat application.

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall complete the work in accordance with the Standard Specifications (as supplemented by the

following technical specifications), the latest edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets

and Highways", and the "Manual of Test Procedures for Materials" in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and

the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions which apply to and govern the construction of

this work. The Contractor shall comply with all other applicable ordinances and requirements of State, County,

Local and other agencies having jurisdictional authority over the work. Where there is a conflict between these

Technical Specifications, the Standard Specifications and other applicable requirements, the most restrictive

requirement shall prevail. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, materials and other

appurtenances necessary to complete the work unless otherwise noted in these Specifications.

The Contractor shall prune vegetation that interferes with construction (e.g. tree branches, overgrown bushes,

etc.) in accordance with Section 201.05 of the Standard Specifications. Cost of pruning is incidental to the

contract. The Contractor shall not remove existing trees without prior approval of the Public Works Director (or

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 238110Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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