Evanston Township Granicus #26-33

Design and Construction of ADA-Compliant Access Ramp at Evanston Dog Beach

This opportunity involves the City of Evanston seeking qualified firms for the design and construction of an ADA-compliant access ramp and related improvements at Evanston Dog Beach. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston Public Works Agency, Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; GEI Consultants provided design options and cost estimates but is not specified as the required vendor. - Products/Services Requested: - Design and construction of a permanent, year-round ADA-compliant beach access ramp - Includes gated enclosures for dog control, ADA-compliant dog wash station, and resilient design for storm events and fluctuating lake levels - Associated site work: demolition, excavation, removals, hauling, disposal, procurement, installation, and material testing - Preparation of drawings, specifications, material/product selections, and permitting - Minimum 1-year warranty on construction - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must comply with City of Evanston's Local Employment Program (LEP), Responsible Bidder Ordinance, and prevailing wage laws - Emphasis on local, minority, and disadvantaged business participation - Preference for Evanston-based firms if their bid is within 5% of the lowest bid - Project must be resilient to storm events and fluctuating lake levels - Early completion is encouraged and will be favorably considered - Estimated project value ranges from $130,000 to $515,000 based on design options - Place of Performance: - Evanston Dog Beach, east of Church Street along Lake Michigan, Evanston, Illinois - City of Evanston Public Works Agency, 909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201

Description

The City of Evanston's Public Works Agency is seeking proposals from experienced firms to construct an ADA compliant access to the existing Evanston Dog Beach located east of Church Street along Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois. The solicitation requires electronic bid submittal via DemandStar and includes a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting on May 28, 2026. The project is subject to local employment and responsible bidder ordinances. Proposals are due by June 23, 2026.

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