Irving Park Road Lighting Improvement Project

The Village of Hanover Park, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for street lighting improvements along Irving Park Road (IL Route 19) spanning approximately 3,000 feet, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Village Clerk's office. The mandatory prebid meeting occurred July 7, 2026; technical questions in writing to the Assistant Village Engineer are due no less than five business days prior to bid opening.

This is a public works project subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage requirements and Public Act 30 ILCS 570 regarding employment of Illinois workers. A DCEO Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan is required as a condition of the grant agreement, with goals for utilizing certified minority-owned, women-owned, and disability-owned business enterprises. Bidder prequalification is mandatory in accordance with IDOT Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Recurring Special Provision "Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals" (Check Sheet LRS 6).

The scope includes furnishing and installing street lighting units, concrete foundations, lighting controllers, underground conduit and cable, removal of existing light poles, pavement patching, driveway removal and replacement, and curb, gutter, and concrete sidewalk removal and replacement. Work is located between McKool Avenue/Bapa Road and Jensen Boulevard in Cook County. Specifications incorporate Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, IDOT Supplemental Specifications, and local special provisions. The project requires coordination with multiple utility companies (Commonwealth Edison, Nicor, Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, and others) and compliance with apprenticeship and training program requirements.

The contract completion date is April 1, 2027. Bidders must submit 5% bid security and provide a 100% performance bond upon contract award. The two apparent low bidders must file an Affidavit of Availability within 24 hours after the letting. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any technicalities.