2026 Pavement Project Burgess Auditorium Parking Lot

The City of Mattoon, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for pavement removal and replacement at the Burgess Auditorium parking lot under project 2026-0017, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the City Clerk's office. Questions were due August 5, 2026. Bidders must complete a minimum of 51 percent of work with their own forces and provide three references for projects of similar scope and size.

The scope encompasses removal of existing pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway pavement, followed by placement of new Portland cement concrete pavement (8-inch standard pavement and driveway, 5-inch and 8-inch sidewalk), Type B-6.12 curb and gutter, grading, and seeding. Bid line items total 1,179 square yards of pavement removal, 1,162 square yards of 8-inch PCC pavement placement, 506 square feet of 5-inch PCC sidewalk, 180 square feet of 8-inch PCC sidewalk, 44 square yards of driveway pavement, 50 linear feet of curb and gutter, and one inlet adjustment. All work must be completed by October 9, 2026; liquidated damages of $750 per calendar day apply for delays beyond that date.

Contractors must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and pay prevailing wage rates for Coles County. A Performance/Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance are required prior to work commencement, with minimum Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Automotive Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers Compensation at statutory limits. The contract is governed by the Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction effective January 1, 2022. Progress payments are made monthly with 10 percent retainage withheld until final acceptance. The award is expected at the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting and will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.