Request for Bids - 50-50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026
| Location: | Illinois |
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| Posted: | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Due: | May 13, 2026 |
| Agency: | La Grange village |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
Request for Bids - 50-50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026
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| Category: | Construction Services |
| Status: | Open |
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VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE
The Village of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the following project:
2026 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
Sealed bids for this project must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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
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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2026 50/50 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF WORK
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary for the completion
of the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk at various locations within the Village of La Grange.
2. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
2.1 Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall furnish the necessary certifications that all materials to be used
meet the specification of Division 1000, MATERIALS per the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
“Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” (Adopted April 1, 2016) and “Supplemental
Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” (Adopted April 1, 2016), hereinafter referred to as the
“Standard Specifications”.
2.2 Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall provide a list of contacts, including the name and phone
number of the Project Manager, each crew leader, and an emergency contact who shall be available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
2.3 Following the award of construction contract and prior to starting work, the Contractor shall furnish a
construction progress schedule or critical path schedule satisfactory to the Public Works Director (or his/her
designee) which shall show the proposed sequence of work and how the Contractor proposes to complete
the work prior to the completion date(s) specified in Section 5 of these Technical Specifications.
3. MATERIALS & SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITIES
The Village shall provide the Contractor with a list of repairs sorted by address and a map showing the
approximate location of each repair.
4. MATERIAL TESTING
QC Testing is not required for materials used associated with this project. The Village may contract with a separate
materials testing firm to perform materials testing if it is in the Village's best interest. If testing performed by the
Village results in unsatisfactory results, the Contractor shall take corrective action to ensure the materials meet
the Standard Specifications. The corrective action must be approved by the Public Works Director (or his/her
designee). The Village, at its own discretion, may require unsatisfactory material to be removed and replaced at
no additional cost to the Village.
5. RESIDENT NOTIFICATION
Residents shall be notified in writing 48 hours in advance of work adjacent their driveway that will prohibit access,
including sidewalk, driveway, curb & gutter, or pavement improvements. The notification shall include an
alternate date in case of rain and/or other cancellations, and must include the Contractor’s contact person(s) and
phone number for additional information.
Driveways shall be kept barricaded for a minimum of 3 days.
6. PROTECTION OF WORK
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing personnel to protect their work from third-party damage.
Should any of the new work be damaged, it shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense. The
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Contractor shall schedule his work so that the concrete placed takes its initial set during daylight hours. Claims of
darkness shall not be a reason to relieve the Contractor from responsibility.
7. REMOVAL AND HAULING OF DEBRIS
All material excavated during the progress of the work shall be immediately loaded and hauled away and shall
not be stored in the street or parkway area.
8. RESTORATION
Restoration of areas adjacent to the proposed improvements, not identified for additional work, shall be incidental
to all Pay Items. Restoration includes all the landscape, driveway, sidewalk, or pavement restoration within 2 feet
of improved areas, unless otherwise determined by the Village. Any damage due to negligence of the Contractor
or deemed unnecessary by the Village will be restored at no additional cost to the Village. Restoration must be
completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director (or his/her designee). The Public Works Director (or
his/her designee) may request that restoration not satisfactorily completed be removed and replaced at no
additional cost to the Village.
All restored areas shall be saw-cut to provide a neat vertical face between the existing surface and the work
performed.
Concrete restoration shall meet the Specifications as listed herein.
Asphalt surface restoration shall consist of new HMA pavement to match the existing pavement thickness or 4-
inches minimum, whichever is greater.
Landscape restoration shall consist of 4 inches of topsoil, seed, and blanket.
9. CONCRETE CURING
As soon as the finished concrete has lost its sheen, a spray-on membrane curing compound conforming to Section
1022.01 and Section 1020.13 of the Standard Specifications shall be applied to all finished concrete surfaces.
WORK THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CURED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR PAID FOR. All Portland Cement Concrete
shall be treated with a protective coat application.
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall complete the work in accordance with the Standard Specifications (as supplemented by the
following technical specifications), the latest edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets
and Highways", and the "Manual of Test Procedures for Materials" in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and
the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions which apply to and govern the construction of
this work. The Contractor shall comply with all other applicable ordinances and requirements of State, County,
Local and other agencies having jurisdictional authority over the work. Where there is a conflict between these
Technical Specifications, the Standard Specifications and other applicable requirements, the most restrictive
requirement shall prevail. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, materials and other
appurtenances necessary to complete the work unless otherwise noted in these Specifications.
The Contractor shall prune vegetation that interferes with construction (e.g. tree branches, overgrown bushes,
etc.) in accordance with Section 201.05 of the Standard Specifications. Cost of pruning is incidental to the
contract. The Contractor shall not remove existing trees without prior approval of the Public Works Director (or
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