Ontario Street Drainage Improvements

The City of Joliet, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for Ontario Street Drainage Improvements (Project 3009-1026) with bids due September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal. A local bidder preference ordinance applies to pre-qualified bidders.

The scope encompasses storm sewer installation (300 feet of 12-inch C900 PVC pipe and 30 feet of 12-inch slotted pipe with associated inlets, manholes, and catch basins), hot mix asphalt removal and replacement (381 total square yards), aggregate base course placement (361 square yards at 6 inches depth), earth excavation (100 cubic yards), topsoil restoration and seeding (270 square yards), and inlet filter installation (3 units). The work must be completed within easements across three parcels west of McKinley Avenue. All asphalt and utility improvements must be completed by November 25, 2026 with no extensions permitted. The contractor must conduct site inspections prior to bid submission and provide GPS as-built utility data to the City's GIS system with minimum accuracy of 10 millimeters horizontally and 20 millimeters vertically.

Bid security of at least 10 percent of the base bid is required; performance security equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required upon award. For contracts exceeding $100,000, contractors must maintain aggregate workforce participation of minorities or females equaling or exceeding 10 percent of total hours worked, verified through monthly certified payroll, with 2 percent retainage imposed for non-compliance. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 ($2,000,000 for contracts exceeding $500,000) and workers' compensation insurance are required, with the City named as additional insured. Illinois Prevailing Wage Act compliance is mandatory. Retainage is held at 10 percent of payments, potentially reduced to 5 percent after 50 percent contract completion. A $20,000 cash allowance for miscellaneous additions at the City's discretion is included. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder. Bids are opened and publicly read aloud at City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432.