Bituminous Surface Treatment 2023

The City of Urbana, located in Champaign County, Illinois, is soliciting bids for the Bituminous Surface Treatment 2023 project, which involves applying bituminous surface treatment (A-1) with crushed steel slag to various city streets. The procurement covers a total of 54,097 square yards across multiple street segments, with specific material requirements including 18,934 gallons of High Float Penetration (HFP) and 622 tons of crushed steel slag (FM-6). Contractors must complete the project within a 15-working-day timeline and utilize Local Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. Key qualifications include having an active Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certificate of Compliance and participation in an approved apprenticeship or training program. The bid documents were issued on June 12, 2023, with sealed proposals due by June 28, 2023, at 2:15 PM to the Urbana Public Works Department. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Local Public Agency Material Proposal, Material Schedule of Prices, Proposal Bid Bond, and workforce statistics. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and will follow the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Bidders must complete mandatory requirements through OpenGov Procurement, creating a free account and submitting all required forms, including BLR forms, VRAD form, and EEO Workforce Statistics. The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires contractors to adhere to non-discriminatory bidding practices. Contractors must provide specific insurance coverage, including a Builder's Risk-Installation Floater, and name the City of Urbana as an additional insured. While a precise project budget is not specified, the comprehensive bid documents suggest the project is funded through local motor fuel tax revenues. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates for Champaign County and adhere to specific noise ordinances and traffic control requirements during project implementation. The primary contact for procurement-related inquiries is John Zeman, the City Engineer, who can provide additional details about the project specifications and requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review all bid documents and ensure full compliance with the technical specifications and administrative requirements.