Notice to Bidders Village of Lemont Ed Bossert Drive Bridge Rehabilitation

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

VILLAGE OF LEMONT, ILLINOIS

Ed Bossert Drive Bridge Rehabilitation

Time and Place of Opening of Bids:

Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received until 10:00 a.m., local time, on October 16th, 2026, at Lemont Public Works Water Department, 16680 New Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439. The bidder’s name and address must be clearly marked in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. After the official bid closing time, the bids will be opened and reviewed by the Owner.

Project: Ed Bossert Drive Bridge Rehabilitation

CONTRACT 2503966

Proposed Improvement:

Improvements to be performed under this contract consist of necessary bridge repairs for the Ed Bossert Drive bridge that crosses the I&M Canal west of Lemont Road, and north of Canal St. Repairs include cleaning expansion joints, removal and placement of HMA surface, cleaning and painting bearings, application of bridge deck sealant, concrete surface repair, and all appurtenant construction as indicated in this bid package and on the plans prepared by HR Green, Inc.

Bidders Instructions:

1. Plans and proposal forms will be available electronically only from HR Green, Inc. by contacting Kelly Andrews at kandrews@hrgreen.com (815) 320-7120. The plans prepared by HR Green, inc. Dated September 23, 2026, shall be used as a reference document throughout the bidding and construction of the project.
2. Only qualified Contractors will be allowed to receive Plans and bid on this project. A "Statement of Experience” may be requested in order to receive the Bid Documents. The Village of Lemont reserves the right to only issue Bid Documents to Contractors who are regarded as qualified.
3. All proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier's certified check or bid bond upon a national or state bank or surety company in the amount 10% of the total amount for the base bid payable to the Village of Lemont, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute performance bond within fifteen (15) working days after notice of award and that his bid will not be withdrawn within forty-five (45) days after the date of opening of bids without the consent of the Owner and for future of bid bond.Bids without a bid bond will not be considered.
4. All bid securities will be returned to the respective bidders within sixty (60) days after bids are opened, except those which the Owner elects to hold until the successful bidder has executed the contract and furnished the required bonds.Thereafter, all remaining securities, including security of the successful bidder, will be returned within ninety (90) days.
5. The successful bidder must furnish both a performance bond and a payment bond upon approved standard form in the amount of 110% of the contract price from an approved surety company licensed by the State of Illinois, or acceptable, according to the latest list of companies holding certificates of authority from the Secretary of The Treasury of the United States, or other surety or sureties acceptable to the Owner.
6. All proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals contained in the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions.”
7. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals contained in the “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions".
8. The Village of Lemont may disqualify a bidder for outstanding debts to the Village.
9. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The Awarding Authority will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

By Order of

Village of Lemont, Village Clerk