Village of Algonquin
VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
HIGH HILL PARK SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION - PHASE 1
The Village Clerk of the Village of Algonquin, 2200 Harnish Road, Algonquin Illinois, 60102; will
receive sealed bids until January 13th, 2026, prevailing time on 10:00 a.m. for the High Hill Park Sanitary
Sewer Relocation - Phase 1 Project.
Time and Place of Bid Opening:
Notice is hereby given that the Village of Algonquin, Illinois, will receive sealed bids at the William J.
Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, Illinois 60102 until January 13th, 2026, at
10:00 a.m. CST for the High Hill Park Sanitary Sewer Relocation - Phase 1 Project at which time the
bids will be publicly opened and read. Bid proposals for this project will be considered not only on the
basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. The Village of
Algonquin reserves the right to accept the bid deemed to be in its own best interest, which is based on all
of the above considerations. Bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder determined in the
exclusive discretion of the Village Board of Trustees.
Description of Work:
The Work is called the High Hill Park Sanitary Sewer Relocation - Phase 1 Project and shall consist of
the construction of approximately 2,500 linear foot of new 18-inch sanitary sewer replacing an existing
12-inch sanitary sewer between Kirkland Drive and Hanson Road. The existing 12-inch sanitary sewer
will be abandoned or removed to facilitate the construction of the new sanitary sewer interceptor.
Additional improvements include tree removal, pavement patching, multi-use path replacement, bypass
pumping and sidewalk replacement.
Available Contract Documents:
The pertinent documents can be reviewed at the office of the Village Clerk, 2200 Harnish Dr., Algonquin,
IL 60102. Electronic copies of “High Hill Park Sanitary Sewer Relocation - Phase 1.” Plans,
Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained for free online at www.algonquin.org/bids (the
project will be listed near the bottom of the page). A compact disc of the information may also be obtained
at the Village of Algonquin, Office of the Village Clerk, Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive,
Algonquin, Illinois 60102, upon receipt of a $10.00 non-refundable deposit. If mailing is requested an
additional $5.00 deposit will be required.
Bid Security:
All bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or bank cashier's check payable
to the Village of Algonquin for 5% of the amount of the base bid as provided in the Bidding Documents.
No proposals or bids will be considered unless accompanied by such bond or check.
Submission and Format:
Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Village and shall be submitted no later than the specified
closing time in an opaque sealed envelope addressed to: Village of Algonquin, Attention: Deputy Clerk,
2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102. Envelopes should be clearly marked, “Sealed Bid – High
Hill Park Sanitary Sewer Relocation - Phase 1.” The bids will be opened at this location and read aloud.
The Village of Algonquin reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any
irregularities or informalities, and to make the award in the best interest of the Village.
Public Works:
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This contract calls for the construction of a “public works,” within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing
Wage Act, 821 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”). The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay
laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than current
“prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages plus amount for fringe benefits) in the county where the
work is performed. The Illinois Department of Labor publishes the prevailing wage rates on its website
http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/rates.HTM. The Illinois Department of Labor revises the
prevailing wage rates and the contractor/subcontractor has an obligation to check the Illinois Department
of Labor website for revisions to prevailing wage rates. For information regarding current prevailing
wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor’s website. All contractors and subcontractors
rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including by not
limited to, all wage requirements and notice and record keeping duties.” Each bidder shall adopt a written
sexual harassment policy in compliance with ILCS 5/2-105 (1992). Bidder agrees to comply with
Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act, 820 ILCS265/1 et seq. (2008). As required
by the Act, the Bidder agrees to file with the Village, prior to commencing work, its written substance
abuse prevention program. It is the responsibility of the vendor/contractor/subcontractor to comply with
all applicable provisions of FOIA. The regulations of the State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) 5 ILCS 140, apply to all records of the vendor/contractor/subcontractor pertaining to this
authorization or contract. When requested by the Village of Algonquin, the vendor/contractor is required
to provide all records requested within no more than three (3) business days, at no cost to the Village of
Algonquin.
All questions regarding this project should be directed to Terry M. Heitkamp, P.E., Trotter and
Associates, at t.heitkamp@trotter-inc.com or (630) 587-0470.
By the Order of Tim Schloneger, Village Manger, Village of Algonquin
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