90 North Shared Street Construction

The Village of Schaumburg, located in Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the 90 North Shared Street Construction project (IFB #2024-IFB-008) through their OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. The comprehensive infrastructure project involves roadway improvements for a 0.188-mile segment of 90 N Shared Street and a 0.057-mile section of Landmark Drive, encompassing extensive construction activities including new pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, underground utilities, and storm sewers. The project requires detailed technical specifications adherent to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards, with 221 line items covering activities such as tree removal, earth excavation, utility installations, and site furnishings. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2024, at 2:00 pm via Microsoft Teams, with all questions due by February 12, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically by February 15, 2024, at 11:00 am, with bid security of 10% of the total bid price required, and the Village reserving the right to reject any bids based on compliance, delivery capabilities, and overall responsiveness.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents require extensive vendor qualifications, including municipal government references, a comprehensive vendor questionnaire, and multiple certifications related to employment practices and legal compliance. Bidders must provide substantial insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella coverage, with the Village named as an additional insured. Prevailing wage requirements and substance-abuse program certifications are mandatory for the successful contractor. The project involves significant environmental considerations, including soil testing that revealed varying arsenic concentrations in some soil samples, which may impact excavation and disposal requirements. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the complexity of the project—involving 994.60 linear feet of roadway, extensive underground infrastructure, and sophisticated design elements like permeable concrete pavers and LED lighting—suggests a substantial municipal infrastructure investment. The project will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and legal requirements.