South elgin high school pool renovation, no. 282

School District U-46, located in Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting bids for the South Elgin High School Pool Renovation, Project No. 282. The procurement involves comprehensive pool facility improvements, including new floor deck finishes, replacement of bench seats, door and frame replacements, and repainting of walls and ceilings. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 3:30 PM CST at the high school location. Bid documents will be available on the Bonfire eProcurement System starting October 14, 2025, with vendor questions due by October 28, 2025, and final bid submissions required by November 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. The district will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an anticipated Board of Education approval on December 15, 2025, and a projected purchase order issuance on January 12, 2026. Contractors must be prequalified, submit an AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement, and comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements. The project timeline targets substantial completion by July 24, 2026, with final completion by August 21, 2026, and includes specified liquidated damages starting at $1,000 per calendar day for initial delays.

The district welcomes participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses and requires all contractors to provide background checks for employees working on-site. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond and maintain a 120-day bid guarantee. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid includes a $150,000 allowance. The project will utilize an electronic bidding system through Bonfire, with free registration available to potential vendors. Contractors can seek assistance from Bonfire Support at support@gobonfire.com or the district's Procurement Coordinator, Danise Smith, at danisesmith@u-46.org. The district reserves the right to award the bid on an item basis or to sole or multiple providers. All bid documents will be considered public record, and the successful bidder must provide itemized packing lists and separate invoices for each purchase order. The renovation will occur during the summer of 2026, minimizing disruption to school operations while modernizing the pool facility with upgrades including new starting blocks, aluminum plank seating, and updated electrical and plumbing systems.