Description
The Village of Gurnee is procuring a civil‑construction contract to replace and improve the water main along Delany Road. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to complete the water‑main installation in accordance with Illinois state specifications, municipal codes, and federal anti‑discrimination statutes. Bids were opened on August 12, 2019, with five firms submitting total price bids ranging from roughly $724 K to $881 K; the lowest bid was $724,374. The project requires a $1 million minimum eligibility/bond, submission of extensive references, labor and equipment lists, a full‑time superintendent, and a 100 % bid‑price surety bond. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may modify the scope before award.
• Scope: excavation, trenching, installation of new water‑main pipe, back‑filling, and roadway restoration on Delany Road.
• Required documentation: three municipal references, labor crew list, superintendent name, subcontractor/equipment/supplier lists, sealed bid envelope, 100 % bid‑price bond, proof of insurance, and notarial fees (all included in bid price).
• Financials: Engineer’s estimate $728,765; lowest bid $724,374 – indicating a competitive price below the estimate.
• Compliance: Must follow Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, SSWS, MUTCD, and Fair Employment Practices statutes; surety must be Illinois‑licensed.