120 N. Oak Park Avenue – MEP Relocation and Sidewalk Vault Fill

The Village of Oak Park, Illinois is soliciting bids for MEP relocation and sidewalk vault fill at 120 N. Oak Park Avenue under RFB 25-201, with bids due July 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with an optional second meeting on July 9. The contract carries Illinois prevailing wage requirements under 820 ILCS 130, certified monthly payroll submissions, and compliance with Cook County minimum wage and sick leave ordinances and the Village's Living Wage Ordinance.

The scope includes relocation of fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems; saw cutting; removal of existing materials; installation of treated timber and formwork; and lightweight cellular concrete fill of the existing sidewalk vault. Work must commence within 14 days of notice to proceed. The contract term extends from award through February 5, 2027, with an alternate completion date of November 6, 2026 available as an option proposal.

Bidders must submit a bid bond of 10% of total bid price. Upon award, contractors furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of contract cost. The Village reserves the right to award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder and to increase, decrease, or omit portions of work. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for work incomplete beyond the specified completion date.

Questions are due July 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Public bid opening occurs at 4:15 p.m. on July 20 at the Oak Park Public Works building. The Village is exempt from Illinois Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax; contractors must exclude these from bids. Monthly payment for undisputed invoices is due within 30 days of approval under the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, with a maximum late-payment interest rate of 1%.