Sidewalk Replacement at The Den at Fox Creek

The City of Bloomington, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for sidewalk replacement at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course under ITB Bid #2027-14, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST via the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. A project labor agreement may be required for this public works project, which is estimated to exceed $50,000, unless the City determines that a PLA would not advance its interests in cost, efficiency, quality, safety, timeliness, skilled labor, and labor stability. Any PLA terms shall not exceed the economic standards established by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and shall not mandate union membership or fair share payments from contractor employees.

The base bid covers approximately 2,200 square feet of sidewalk from the northwest to northeast corner of the clubhouse, including subgrade stabilization, new concrete installation meeting ADA requirements, backfilling and grading with topsoil, and removal of abandoned HVAC conduits. An alternate bid option encompasses approximately 3,700 square feet of complete perimeter sidewalk replacement around the clubhouse, excluding the south ramp. The contractor must supply all materials, provide disposal of removed materials, furnish a dumpster and portable restroom, and work within 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM hours. Work begins after October 12, 2026.

All work is subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements (820 ILCS 130), with certified payroll records due monthly to the Illinois Department of Labor. The City has adopted aspirational MWBE participation goals of 8 percent and aspirational minority worker hour goals of 10 percent (or 2 percent female worker hours). Bidders must submit a bid guaranty of at least 10 percent of the bid amount; the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten business days of award. Insurance requirements include General Liability of $2 million per occurrence / $4 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation of $1 million, and Automobile Liability of $2 million. Questions were due September 24, 2026. The City anticipates contract award by October 26, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder based on quality, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms, and qualifications.