Opportunity

Evanston Demandstar #ITB-BID 26-35-0-2026/cs

Artistic Bridge Lighting Installation for City of Evanston

Posted

July 30, 2026

Respond By

August 25, 2026

Identifier

ITB-BID 26-35-0-2026/cs

NAICS

238210, 237310

This opportunity involves the City of Evanston seeking bids for the installation of artistic lighting on six key bridges: - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Illinois (local government) - Project Scope: - Installation of artistic lighting and fixtures on six bridges: - Five Union Pacific (UP)-owned Metra bridges: Church Street, Davis Street, Dempster Street, Main Street, Howard Street - One Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)-owned bridge: Church Street - Contractor will install City-owned lights and control equipment - Contractor must provide all additional electrical equipment, wiring, standard and custom mounting hardware - Includes both standard and custom mounting solutions - Funding and Compliance: - Project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Bidders must be registered with Sam.gov - All responses must be submitted electronically via DemandStar - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated for the electrical equipment or lighting - Work must be completed by the specified project deadline - Contractor responsible for full installation, connection to power sources, and ensuring operational lighting across all bridges

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation To Bid (ITB) for the installation of artistic lighting and fixtures on multiple bridges in Evanston, Illinois. The work includes installation of City-owned lights and control equipment, electrical equipment, wiring, and mounting on five UP-owned Metra Bridges and one CTA-owned bridge. The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and must be completed by December 31, 2026. Bidders must be registered with Sam.gov and submit responses electronically via DemandStar.

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