Request for Bids - Fire Hydrant Painting 2026

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	May 20, 2026
Due:	Jun 3, 2026
Agency:	La Grange village
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	42 - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
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Bid Title:	Request for Bids - Fire Hydrant Painting 2026
Category:	Construction Services
Status:	Open

Description:

The Village of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the following project:

Fire Hydrant Painting

Sealed bids for this project must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 , at the Office of the Director of Public Works of the Village of La Grange, 320 East Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525. The bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

It is the bidder's responsibility to meet all requirements of the bid documents. Additionally, it is the bidder's responsibility to ensure all responsible bidder requirements for construction and Public Works projects are followed, as established in the Municipal Code.

Specifications and complete bid documents must be obtained electronically. Bid documents are available on the Village website www.lagrangeil.gov .

The Village of La Grange reserves the right to modify or waive any or all formalities and technicalities in the specifications, or to reject any or all bids and/or parts thereof, and to accept that bid which it deems most favorable to the Village of La Grange.

President and Board of Trustees
Village of La Grange, Illinois

/s/ Paul Saladino
Village Clerk
Village of La Grange

Publication Date/Time:

5/20/2026 1:00 PM

Closing Date/Time:

6/3/2026 10:00 AM

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VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE

The Village of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the following

project:

Fire Hydrant Painting

Sealed bids for this project must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3,

2026, at the Office of the Director of Public Works of the Village of La Grange, 320 East

Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525. The bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m.

on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

It is the bidder's responsibility to meet all requirements of the bid documents. Additionally,

it is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure all responsible bidder requirements for

construction and Public Works projects are followed, as established in the Municipal

Code.

Specifications and complete bid documents must be obtained electronically. Bid

documents are available on the Village website www.lagrangeil.gov .

The Village of La Grange reserves the right to modify or waive any or all formalities and

technicalities in the specifications, or to reject any or all bids and/or parts thereof, and to

accept that bid which it deems most favorable to the Village of La Grange.

President and Board of Trustees

Village of La Grange, Illinois

/s/ Paul Saladino

Village Clerk

Village of La Grange

OWNER:

VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Village of La Grange

53 South La Grange Road

La Grange, Illinois 60525

The Owner will receive sealed proposals for the Work generally described as follows:

Fire Hydrant Painting– Project consists of sandblasting, priming, and painting fire hydrants throughout the Village.

TO BE SUBMITTED TO: Village of La Grange, 320 East Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525

Attention: Mr. Timothy C. O’Brien, before 10:00 am, June 3, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Inspection and Examination

Each bidder shall, before submitting its proposal, carefully

examine the Contract/Proposal form attached to this Request for

Proposals. Each bidder shall also inspect in detail the Work Site

described in the Contract/Proposal form and the surrounding

area and shall familiarize itself with all conditions under which

the Work is to be performed; with the obstacles, unusual

conditions, or difficulties that may be encountered, whether or

not referred to in the Contract/Proposal; and with all other

relevant matters concerning the Work Site and the surrounding

area, including subsurface, underground, and other concealed

conditions. The bidder whose Contract/ Proposal is accepted

will be responsible for all errors in its proposal, including those

resulting from its failure or neglect to make a thorough

examination and investigation of the Contract/Proposal, and the

conditions of the Work Site and the surrounding area.

Preparation of Proposals

All proposals for the Work shall be made only on the blank

Contract/Proposal form attached to this Request for Proposals

and shall be complete with a price for each and every item

named in the Schedule of Prices section of the

Contract/Proposal form. All proposals must be dated on page 5

of the Contract/Proposal form and must be signed by an

authorized official. Bidders must provide bonds using the forms

provided. Bidders must also complete and return with the bid

the Contractor Reference included with the attached

specifications. Proposals that contain omissions, erasures,

alterations, or additions not called for, conditional or alternate

bids unless called for, or that contain irregularities of any kind

may be rejected.

Clarifications

Owner reserves the right to make clarifications, corrections, or

changes in this Request for Proposals at any time prior to the

time proposals are opened. All bidders or prospective bidders

will be informed of said clarifications, corrections, or changes. If

any prospective bidder has questions about this Request for

Proposals, contact Mr. Timothy C. O’Brien at 708-579-2328

between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Delivery of Proposals

Each proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly

marked with the title of the contract and bidder’s full legal name

and shall be addressed and delivered to the place and before

the time set forth above. Proposals may be delivered by mail or

in person. Proposals received after the time specified above will

be returned unopened.

Opening of Proposals

Proposals will be opened and read at the time and place

specified above.

Withdrawal of Proposals

No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the

opening of any proposal.

Rejection of Proposals

Proposals that are not submitted on the Contract/Proposal form

or that are not prepared in accordance with these Instructions to

Bidders may be rejected. If not rejected, Owner may demand

correction of any deficiency and accept the deficiently prepared

proposal upon compliance with these Instructions to Bidders.

Acceptance of Proposals

Proposals submitted are offers only and the decision to accept

or reject is a function of quality, reliability, capability, reputation,

and expertise of the bidders. Bid award will be based on total

project cost and not on unit prices.

Owner reserves the right to accept the proposal that is, in its

judgment, the best and most favorable to the interests of Owner

and to the public; to reject the low price proposal; to accept any

item of any proposal; to reject any and all proposals; and to

waive irregularities and informalities in any proposal submitted

or in the request for proposal process; provided, however, the

waiver of any prior defect or informality shall not be considered

a waiver of any future or similar defect or informality. Bidders

should not rely upon, or anticipate, such waivers in submitting

their proposal.

Upon acceptance of the successful Bidder’s proposal by Owner,

the successful Bidder’s proposal, together with Owner’s

notification of acceptance in the form attached to this Request

for Proposals, shall become the contract for the Work.

DATED this 21st day of May, 2026

Village of La Grange

Name: Paul Saladino

Title: Village Clerk

Responsible Bidder Requirements

The Village of La Grange has responsible-bidder requirements under the Municipal Code.

Bidders shall submit with their proposal the following documents:

A. A copy of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Department of Business Services online records evidencing that the bidder has a

current corporate annual report on file. If the bidder is an individual, sole proprietor, or partnership, this subsection shall not

apply.

B. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue if bidder has employees (e.g. document with

account number, Illinois Business Tax number).

C. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Employment Security if bidder has employees (e.g.,

document with UI account number).

D. Disclosure of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies against the bidder or any officers of the bidder in the last

five years.

E. A statement that all employees are (i) covered under a current workers’ compensation insurance policy and (ii) properly classified

under such policy. If the bidder is insured with a carrier, the evidence of workers’ compensation insurance shall be a copy of the

“Information Page” of the bidder’s workers’ compensation policy and any continuation of that Information Page which include

the name and address of the insured, as well as the class codes the compensation premium is based on and the total estimated

remuneration per class code.

F. A statement of compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq) and all rules and

regulations therein, for the past five years. Such statement shall also provide that the bidder has reviewed the Prevailing Wage

Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, has reviewed and agrees to pay the applicable prevailing wage rates attached

copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with to the bid specifications, and will strictly comply

with the Prevailing Wage Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and related requirements. A bidder who has been found

by the Illinois Department of Labor to be in violation of the Prevailing Wage Act twice within a three-year period shall be deemed

not to be a Responsible Bidder for two years from the date of the last finding.

G. A copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with a public body pursuant to the Substance

Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1 et seq).

H. A statement that individuals who will perform work on the public works project on behalf of the bidder are properly classified as

either (i) an employee or (ii) an independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.

I. Documents evidencing any professional or trade license required by law or local ordinance for any trade or specialty area in

which the bidder is seeking a contract award. Additionally, the bidder must disclose any suspension or revocation of such license

held by the company or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.

J. Evidence of participation in apprenticeship training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are

approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization;

and evidence that any applicable apprenticeship program has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years

for each of the construction crafts the bidder will perform on the project. Evidence of graduation rates are not required for

apprenticeable crafts dedicated exclusively to the transportation of material and equipment to and from the public works project.

The required evidence includes, without limitation, a copy of all applicable apprenticeship standards and Apprenticeship

Agreement(s) for any apprentice(s) who will perform work on the public works project; and documentation from each applicable

apprenticeship program certifying that is has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years for each

construction craft the bidder will perform on the project. Additional evidence of participation and graduation requirements may

be requested by the Village at its discretion.

K. Bidder shall certify that all employees expected to perform work on the project have completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety

program. Only workers that have satisfactorily completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety program will be allowed to participate

on the project. The bidder must have copies of employee OSHA cards on file, and the Village may request the bidder provide

copies of employees' OSHA cards; failure to produce an employee’s OSHA card may result in a determination that the bidder is

not a responsible bidder.

L. Disclosure of the name and address of each subcontractor from whom the bidder has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on

any part of the project. Further, each such subcontractor shall be required to adhere to the requirements set forth herein as

though it were bidding directly to the Village. Each bidder shall submit all subcontractor information and supporting

documentation to the Village prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project. It shall be the responsibility of the

bidder to ensure its subcontractors comply with all of the requirements of the Village Code and the Village’s purchasing policies,

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including the timely and complete submittals of all required documentation, and the full compliance with all obligations set forth

in this Ordinance and the project specifications. Failure of a successful bidder to submit the required subcontractor information

or documentation may constitute a contractual default and/or breach by the bidder and may disqualify a bidder from performing

work on future projects.

M. Bidder must provide evidence of relevant experience on similar size and scope projects in the past five years that indicate the

necessary capacity to perform the project and must provide adequate references verifying the quality of work performed.

N. Statements as to past performance, which shall give an accurate and complete record of all public works projects completed in

the past three years by the bidder. Such statements shall include the name of the public body and the project, original contract

price, final contract price, the names of all subcontractors used, if applicable, and a statement as to compliance with completion

deadlines.

O. Any determinations by a court or governmental agency for violations of federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to

serious, willful, or repeated violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), violations of contracting or antitrust

laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, or the Federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

Any material changes to the bidder’s status, at any time, must be reported to the Village in writing within 14 calendar days of its

occurrence. Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for the bidder to be deemed a non-responsible bidder.

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VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE

CONTRACT/PROPOSAL FOR

Fire Hydrant Painting

Full Name of Bidder

Principal Office Address

Local Office Address

Contact Person

_____________________________________________________________________________ (“Bidder”)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________ Telephone Number __________________________________

Email Address

_____________________________________________________________________________________

TO: Village of La Grange (“Owner”)

320 East Avenue

La Grange, Illinois 60525

Attention: Mr. Timothy C. O’Brien

Bidder warrants and represents that Bidder has carefully

examined the Work Site described below and its environs and

has reviewed and understood all documents included, referred

to, or mentioned in this bound set of documents, including

Addenda Nos. ________ [if none, write “NONE”], which are

securely stapled to the end of this Contract/Proposal.

1. Work Proposal

A. Contract and Work. If this Contract/Proposal is

accepted, Bidder proposes, and agrees, that Bidder shall, at its

sole cost and expense, provide, perform, and complete, in the

manner specified and described, and upon the terms and

conditions set forth, in this Contract/Proposal and Owner’s

written notification of acceptance in the form included in this

bound set of documents, all of the following, all of which is herein

referred to as the “Work”:

1. Labor, Equipment, Materials and Supplies. Provide,

perform, and complete, in the manner specified and

described in this Contract/Proposal, all necessary

work, labor, services, transportation, equipment,

materials, supplies, information, data, and other means

and items necessary for the replacement of various

concrete sidewalks in the Village of La Grange as per

the attached specifications for the Fire Hydrant

Painting (the “Work Site”);

2. Permits. Procure and furnish all permits, licenses, and

other governmental approvals and authorizations

necessary in connection therewith;

3. Bonds and Insurance. Procure and furnish all bonds

and all insurance certificates specified in this

Contract/Proposal;

4. Taxes. Pay all applicable federal, state, and local taxes

and tariffs;

5. Miscellaneous. Do all other things required of Bidder

by this Contract/Proposal; and

6. Quality. Provide, perform, and complete all of the

foregoing in a proper and workmanlike manner,

consistent with highest standards of professional and

construction practices, in full compliance with, and as

required by or pursuant, to this Contract/Proposal, and

with the greatest economy, efficiency, and expedition

consistent therewith, with only new, undamaged, and

first quality equipment, materials, and supplies.

B. Performance Standards. If this Contract/Proposal is

accepted, Bidder proposes, and agrees, that all Work shall be

fully provided, performed, and completed in accordance with the

specifications attached hereto titled Fire Hydrant Painting and

by this reference made a part of this Contract/Proposal. No

provision of any referenced standard, specification, manual or

code shall change the duties and responsibilities of Owner or

Bidder from those set forth in this Contract/Proposal.

C. Responsibility for Damage or Loss. If this

Contract/Proposal is accepted, Bidder proposes, and agrees,

that Bidder shall be responsible and liable for, and shall promptly

and without charge to Owner repair or replace, damage done to,

and any loss or injury suffered by, Owner, the Work, the Work

Site, or other property or persons as a result of the Work.

D. Inspection/Testing/Rejection. Owner shall have the

right to inspect all or any part of the Work and to reject all or any

part of the Work that is, in Owner’s judgment, defective or

damaged or that in any way fails to conform strictly to the

requirements of this Contract/Proposal and Owner, without

limiting its other rights or remedies, may require correction or

replacement at Bidder’s cost, perform or have performed all

Work necessary to complete or correct all or any part of the

Work that is defective, damaged, or nonconforming and charge

Bidder with any excess cost incurred thereby, or cancel all or

any part of any order or this Contract/Proposal. Work so

rejected may be returned or held at Bidder’s expense and risk.

2. Contract Price Proposal

If this Contract/Proposal is accepted, Bidder proposes, and

agrees, that Bidder shall take in full payment for all Work and

other matters set forth under Section 1 above, including

overhead and profit; taxes, tariffs, contributions, and premiums;

and compensation to all subcontractors and suppliers, the

compensation set forth below.

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