Kentucky - S. 16th to S. 18th Reconstruction

The City of Quincy Department of Utilities and Engineering is requesting sealed bids for the reconstruction of Kentucky Street from South 16th to South 18th (Project No. MR0699) in Quincy, Illinois, with proposals due May 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must be prequalified under Illinois Department of Transportation or Illinois Capital Development Board rules prior to bid authorization — a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses approximately 0.171 miles of street reconstruction with 73 line items: tree removal and planting, earth excavation, topsoil placement, aggregate base course, new hot-mix asphalt pavement, Portland cement concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, storm sewers, water main installation, and site restoration. The contractor must complete all paving and concrete work by January 8, 2027, and all grading, seeding, and planting work by April 16, 2027, with liquidated damages applying for failure to meet these dates. Work is performed in Quincy, Illinois.

A proposal guaranty of 5 percent of the total bid amount or the specified schedule amount (whichever is lesser) in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check is required. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide a performance and payment bond within 15 days of award. Contract award will be made within 45 calendar days after proposal opening to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.

Special provisions include employment of Illinois workers at a minimum of 90 percent, prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and a substance abuse prevention program meeting Public Act 095-0635. The project is funded with capital, water, and sewer funds from the City of Quincy.