Country Club Road and Perkins Road Improvements, Section 23-00669-00-PV

The City of Urbana in Champaign County, Illinois, is soliciting formal contract proposals for the Country Club Road and Perkins Road Improvements project, Section 23-00669-00-PV. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway infrastructure improvements spanning approximately 1,830 feet, which include roadway resurfacing of Country Club Road, widening and reconstruction of a section of Perkins Road, constructing additional sidewalk on the north side, and creating a new shared-use path on the south side. Deliverables encompass multiple technical components such as hot-mix asphalt surfaces, Portland cement concrete pavement, streetlight installations, storm sewer modifications, and associated utility work. Bidders must submit sealed proposals electronically through the City of Urbana's Procurement Portal by November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with all project work to be completed by October 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, apprenticeship and training program certifications, and adherence to local, state, and federal contracting requirements. Bidders must demonstrate capability in road construction, infrastructure development, and meet various certifications related to debt, bid-rigging, and suspension requirements.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard municipal procurement practices typically encourage diverse vendor participation. Bidders must provide a bid bond equivalent to 5% of the total bid price and demonstrate participation in approved apprenticeship or training programs. The project will be funded through Local Capital Replacement & Improvements (CRR&I) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF4) funds, with an anticipated budget range likely between $1.5 million and $2.5 million based on the comprehensive scope of work. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates for Champaign County and follow Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standard specifications. Insurance requirements include comprehensive liability coverage, and the successful bidder will be required to provide a contract bond for the full project amount. The project involves significant infrastructure work, including earthwork, tree removal, utility relocations, and the installation of eight new light poles with LED luminaires, indicating a complex and multifaceted municipal infrastructure improvement initiative.