Opportunity
Evanston Township Granicus #26-26
City of Evanston CDBG Sidewalk Improvements and Gap Infills Project
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
May 05, 2026
Identifier
26-26
NAICS
237310, 238110, 238190
This opportunity involves sidewalk improvements and gap infills for the City of Evanston, Illinois, funded in part by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Public Works Agency, Bureau of Capital Planning and Engineering - Scope of Work: - Installation of new sidewalks and removal/replacement of existing sidewalks - Work on Dodge Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Dewey Avenue, and Lake Street - Includes related infrastructure: curbs, gutters, driveways, detectable warnings, brick pavers, and pavement markings - Tree root pruning, tree pruning, earth excavation, topsoil placement, sodding, aggregate base, asphalt surfacing, concrete driveway and sidewalk construction, temporary fencing, waste disposal, soil analysis, construction layout, street sweeping, sign relocation, and pavement marking - Products/Services Requested: - Portland cement concrete sidewalk (5-inch), 12,460 units - Detectable warning panels, 550 units - Concrete driveway pavement (6-inch and 8-inch), 246 units - Combination concrete curb and gutter, 425 units - Brick paver removal and resetting, 160 units - Tree root pruning, 192 units; tree pruning, 21 units - Earth excavation, 230 units; topsoil, 805 units; sodding, 805 units - Aggregate base course, 485 units; hot-mix asphalt surfacing, 9 units - Curb removal, 130 units; sidewalk removal, 10,270 units; pavement removal, 77 units - Temporary fence, 200 units; non-special waste disposal, 130 units; soil disposal analysis, 2 units - Construction layout, 1 unit; street sweeping, 4 units; sign relocation, 1 unit - Thermoplastic pavement marking lines (6" and 24"), 96 units; pavement marking removal, 60 units - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products are standard construction materials and services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must be prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) - Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and Section 3 employment goals - Local employment, M/W/D/EBE participation, and prevailing wage compliance required - Electronic bid submission via DemandStar - Bid bond (5%), performance and payment bonds (100%) required - Liquidated damages of $750/day for delays beyond substantial completion - Place of Performance: - Multiple locations in Evanston, IL: Dodge Ave, Ridge Ave, Dewey Ave, Lake St
Description
This solicitation is for the 2026 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements and Gap Infills project in Evanston, Illinois. The work includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for sidewalk improvements, including installation of new sidewalks and removal and replacement of existing sidewalks. Bidders must be prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation and submit an IDOT Certificate of Eligibility with their bid. The contract period extends through September 25, 2026, with electronic bid submissions due by May 5, 2026.