2026 College Avenue Parking Garage Repair and Maintenance

The Town of Normal is soliciting sealed bids for repair and maintenance of the Uptown Station Garage at 101 W. Mulberry Street, Normal, Illinois, with proposals due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the project site. Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements apply to all contractors and subcontractors.

The scope includes removal of delaminated concrete and installation of fast-setting, high-strength concrete on horizontal and vertical structural elements; recoating of existing Category D PUMA traffic-bearing waterproofing membrane systems at approximately 5,200 square feet; pavement restriping of affected areas; traffic control during ramp work; and miscellaneous site maintenance. Horizontal structural concrete repair carries a $10,000 allowance and vertical/overhead concrete repair a $6,000 allowance. The contractor must propose a completion schedule in the bid submission and is responsible for all traffic control and phasing to minimize disruption to parking operations.

Prevailing wage determination applies under 820 ILCS 130/, with monthly certified payroll submissions required to the Director of Finance. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, under a mandatory Project Labor Agreement with the Livingston and McLean County Building Trades. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond or certified check with their proposal and, upon award, furnish a combined payment and performance bond in the full contract amount. General liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence is required, along with workers' compensation as mandated by Illinois law and professional liability coverage where applicable. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all work and materials from Substantial Completion Date. Bidders must submit proposals within 120 days of bid opening. Work may commence upon receipt of Notice to Proceed.