Evanston Township Granicus #26-54

Ladd Arboretum Launch Facility and Parking Lot Construction

The City of Evanston is seeking construction bids for a new North Shore Channel launch facility and reconstruction of the Ladd Arboretum parking lot. - Buyer: City of Evanston Purchasing Office, Illinois; project is partly supported by a potential Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant. - Scope: New launch facility and floating dock, parking lot reconstruction, earthwork and structural work, utilities and lighting, sidewalks and paving, hardscape, and landscaping. - Named manufacturers and specified products: - BoardSafe: Basis-of-design floating dock system, including an ADA kayak launch; one system comprising multiple dock modules, gangway, kayak chute, and related components. - Kasco: Three 3400-series de-icers, model 3400D (120 V) or 3400HD (208–240 V), 3/4 HP continuous-duty. - Unilock: Eco-Priora permeable brick pavers, il Campo texture, or approved equal; 7,700 sq. ft. - One City-furnished Level 2 EV charger is to be installed. - Notable requirements: DCEO-funded work includes a 10% apprenticeship goal and certified-vendor utilization requirements. The scope also includes three years of native-vegetation monitoring and maintenance.

Description

The City of Evanston is soliciting construction bids for the Ladd Arboretum Launch Project. This construction bid includes subcontractors, with specifications, technical documents, and drawings provided in the bid documents. Bids must be submitted electronically through DemandStar by December 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time; a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2026. Substantial completion is due May 26, 2028, and final completion is due June 30, 2028.

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