678 Lee Street Building Core & Shell Restaurant Package

The City of Des Plaines is seeking sealed bids for a core‑and‑shell construction package that will deliver a restaurant‑ready building at 678 Lee Street. The project is a commercial/ institutional building effort, covering structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and exterior envelope work, but excluding interior finishes. Three firms have submitted bids ranging from approximately $10.3 M to $10.66 M, with two optional alternates per bidder. The mandatory pre‑bid meeting on June 3 2026 must be attended to remain eligible. Key points include: • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on June 3 2026 (10 AM) at City Hall, 1420 Miner St., Des Plaines. • Bid submission deadline July 1 2026 (10 AM) at the Office of the City Clerk, Room 602, 1420 Miner St. • Bids received from Paul Borg Construction, Harbour Contractors, Inc., and 41 North Contractors, LLC, with base amounts between $10.3 M‑$10.66 M. • Scope limited to core‑and‑shell (structural, MEP, fire protection, exterior envelope) for a restaurant facility; interior fit‑out not included.