Art Wall Footing & Paver Restoration Project

The City of Wheaton, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for the Art Wall Footing & Paver Restoration Project under ITB 26-193, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the City of Wheaton Finance Counter. The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act applies to this public works project, requiring contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wage rates as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor for DuPage County.

The scope includes furnishing and installing a concrete footing and column, removing and reinstalling existing plaza pavers, protecting existing site improvements and trees, maintaining site access and security, and completing associated restoration and cleanup. Bidders are responsible for site inspection and investigation of all conditions; no mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit is scheduled. Contract completion is December 18, 2026, with liquidated damages applying for failure to achieve Substantial Completion by that date.

A 10% bid bond must accompany bid submission. The successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each equal to 100% of the full contract award amount and a Maintenance Bond equal to 10% of the final contract price for one year following final acceptance. The contractor must carry adequate insurance and name the City of Wheaton as an additional primary insured. Certified payroll must be filed with the Illinois Department of Labor, with confirmation copies attached to all invoices.

Questions are due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Public bid opening occurs October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at Wheaton City Hall in the Conley Meeting Room. The City Council will approve awards. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of all issued addenda on the cost proposal form; failure to do so may result in bid rejection. No contract value or total project budget is disclosed.