Evanston Township Granicus #26-44

Trash Enclosure Construction at Levy Senior Center, Evanston, IL

This opportunity from the City of Evanston seeks bids for constructing a new trash enclosure at the Levy Senior Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Public Works Agency, Purchasing Office - Contact: Jessica Cooper - Project Scope: - Demolition of existing wood trash enclosure - Installation of new enclosure with steel posts, aluminum screening, concrete foundations, gates, and hardware - Site work includes excavation, restoration, and protection of utilities - Products Requested: - Cast-in-place concrete foundations (24-inch diameter, 3,500 psi, reinforced) - Steel fabricated components (screen posts, gate frames, hardware; hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated) - Aluminum screen battens (Knotwood KES15016; alternate: Longboard Link & Lock system) - Neoprene gate bumpers (McMaster-Carr 9654N113) - OEMs Highlighted: - Knotwood (aluminum battens) - Longboard (alternate aluminum battens) - McMaster-Carr (neoprene bumpers) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with local employment: 15% of work hours by Evanston residents - 25% of contract value to minority, women, disadvantaged, or Evanston-based businesses - Prevailing wage rates and equal employment opportunity - Bid bond (5%) and performance/material/labor payment bonds (100%) required - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion by March 19, 2027; final completion by April 9, 2027 - Work hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm; no work on Sundays/holidays

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of a trash enclosure at the Levy Senior Center in Evanston, Illinois. The bid includes detailed specifications and requirements for construction work, including bonding requirements and contract deadlines. The bid opening is virtual, and there is a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled. Bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by October 13, 2026.

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