Cunningham Avenue Street Light Rehabilitation, Section 23-00672-00-LT

The City of Urbana in Champaign County, Illinois, is seeking a contractor for the Cunningham Avenue Street Light Rehabilitation project (Section 23-00672-00-LT), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves replacing 14 light poles and 47 lighting luminaires, and installing approximately 11,300 feet of conduit and 27,900 feet of electric cable along Cunningham Avenue between University Avenue and Kenyon Road. The project will be executed within the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) right-of-way, for which the City will obtain a highway permit. Key deliverables include LED luminaires with 94-watt fixtures rated at 12,065 lumens and 4000K color temperature, new pad-mount controllers, steel poles with davit arms, handholes, and associated electrical infrastructure. The bid submission deadline is May 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with electronic proposals to be submitted through the City of Urbana's Procurement Portal. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including shop drawings, traffic control plans, and evidence of insurance, and complete the work within 70 working days.

The project appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though contractors must complete an Apprenticeship and Training Program Certification form. Bidders are required to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) certification, provide a W-9, and adhere to standard terms and conditions covering warranties, delivery, and payment. The project will be funded through the Cunningham Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, with a Schedule of Prices detailing line items for mobilization, underground conduit, electric cable, luminaires, light poles, and foundations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and infrastructure scope suggest a significant capital investment. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and will evaluate bids based on specified criteria. Contractors must also provide a bid bond covering 5% of the total bid price and demonstrate compliance with various certifications related to debt delinquency, bid-rigging, bribery, and suspension status.