Burnham Arch Repair Project

The City of Champaign, Illinois Public Works Department is requesting sealed bids for the Burnham Arch Repair Project (Project Number 262707) with bids due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time — a four-day turnaround from posting.

The scope encompasses structural repairs to the Burnham Arch at the intersection of 2nd Street and E Stoughton Street, including removal and replacement of the existing gateway span, sealing open joints, and cleaning existing brick masonry. Bidders must download the complete packet — Notice to Bidders, General Conditions, and Technical Specifications — and acknowledge each section through the OpenGov portal.

Sealed bids must be submitted either through OpenGov or in hard copy (one original plus one copy) to the Office of the City Clerk at 102 N. Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Hard-copy and OpenGov submissions follow the same deadline. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud 30 minutes after the due time in the City of Champaign Council Chambers at the same address.

Required bid documents include the Bid Form with Schedule of Prices, Bid Bond, Disclosure Affidavit, Bidder's Affidavit Regarding Pending and Uncompleted Work, Subcontractor and Major Material Suppliers List, Equal Opportunity in Purchasing documents, and Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) documents. All forms must be fully completed and uploaded to constitute a responsive bid. The City reserves the right to waive technicalities or accept or reject any bid or combination of bids based on its determination of best interest.