CDBG PY25 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

The Village of Oak Lawn, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for sanitary sewer rehabilitation under a CDBG Program Year 25 grant, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Section 3 compliance requiring affirmative action to hire lower-income residents and subcontract with local, small businesses is mandatory.

The work scope includes cleaning and televising sanitary sewers ranging from 8 to 21 inches in diameter (2,261 linear feet total), sewer lining for 8-, 10-, and 21-inch pipes (1,893 linear feet), chemical sealing for 25 service connections, obstruction removal at 15 locations, and mobilization/demobilization. A $20,000 cash allowance for excavation point repairs is included. Bidders must conduct site visits during normal working hours by coordinating with Aaron Osmanski at (312) 505-7110; no pre-bid conference will be held. All work must be substantially completed by December 1, 2026, and ready for final payment by December 30, 2026.

The project is 100 percent federally funded through Cook County's CDBG Program. Cook County is the grantor; the Village of Oak Lawn is the subrecipient. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and the Build America, Buy America Act. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with an active UEI and submit MBE/WBE utilization plans with letters of intent from participating firms at bid submission.

Bid security of 10 percent of bid amount and a performance bond equal to 100 percent of bid amount are required. Bidders must provide a Qualifications Statement, evidence of authority to do business in Illinois, state contractor license information if applicable, and all required federal certifications including non-collusion, equal employment opportunity, debarment/suspension, and lobbying certifications. The Notice of Award will be issued within 65 days after bid opening.