Demolition of Pole Barn & Restoration Project at Goose Lake 9400 IL Route 173 Hebron AND Demolition of Residence & Restoration Project at The Hollows Cary IL

The McHenry County Conservation District is seeking sealed bids for the demolition and restoration of two properties — a 2,200-square-foot pole barn at Goose Lake, 9400 IL Route 173, Hebron, and a 1,820-square-foot one-story frame residence at The Hollows, 3800 US Highway 14, Cary — with bids due June 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act apply.

Scope includes complete demolition of both structures and restoration involving standard fill material installation, seeding with IDOT Class 1A cover crop, and erosion control blanket application at both sites. Contractors must register with project manager Sarah J. Rummel at srummel@MCCDistrict.org to access plans and specifications.

Bid security of at least 10 percent of the price proposal is required in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the penal sum of the full contract price, from a surety company rated A and Class III or better financial size category in Best's Insurance Guide. The contract term runs from commencement through completion as specified in the contract documents. A one-year warranty period after final payment applies for correction of defective work.

No bids may be withdrawn for 60 days after opening without owner consent. The McHenry County Conservation District Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept any part or all of any bids and to reject any and all bids or portions thereof. Notice of award is anticipated June 23, 2026, with contract closing scheduled for July 3, 2026. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, permits, licenses, and insurance requirements.