Cedar Street - North 24th to North 26th Reconstruction

The City of Quincy, Illinois Department of Utilities and Engineering is requesting sealed proposals for Cedar Street reconstruction from North 24th to North 26th, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Contractor prequalification under Illinois Department of Transportation or Illinois Capital Development Board rules is required prior to bidding authorization, and the project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

The scope encompasses approximately 0.176 miles of street reconstruction including new hot-mix asphalt pavement (815 tons binder course, 360 tons surface course), Portland cement concrete curb and gutter, PCC sidewalks (8,118 square feet), PCC driveways, a new 6-inch water main (1,052 feet) with service connections, new storm and sanitary sewers, tree removal (18 units), earth excavation (645 cubic yards), and related utility connections and removals. The bid schedule contains 60 line items with specified quantities.

All work must be completed on or before April 30, 2027. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage rates as established by the Illinois Department of Labor, employment practices requirements, substance abuse prevention programs, equal employment opportunity provisions, and confined space entry protocols. Liquidated damages apply for failure to meet the completion deadline.

Sealed proposals are to be received at the City Clerk's office, 730 Maine Street, Suite 111, Quincy, Illinois, with public opening at City Council Chambers on August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Proposal guaranty must equal not less than five percent of the bid amount or the specified amount from the schedule, provided as a bid bond or certified check made payable to Kelly Stupasky, Treasurer of Quincy, Illinois. The successful bidder must execute a contract and furnish a performance and payment bond within fifteen days of award. The project is funded through Capital, Sewer, and Water funds administered by the City of Quincy.