Stadium improvements @ larkin high school; school district u-46 project no. 275-25

School District U-46 in Kane County, Illinois is seeking sealed lump sum bids for comprehensive Stadium Improvements at Larkin High School through a publicly advertised Invitation to Bid (ITB). The project, identified as ARCON Project No. 24125 and District Project No. 275-25, involves extensive renovation and construction of athletic facilities including a new concessions/locker rooms building, synthetic turf field, track, grandstands/pressbox, lighting, utilities, and associated site work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST at Larkin High School, with vendor questions due by November 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. The district will provide responses to questions by November 12, 2025, and bid submissions are due on November 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM CST via the Bonfire eProcurement System. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with anticipated Board of Education approval on January 12, 2026, and purchase order expected to be issued on January 26, 2026. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Contractor's Qualification Statement, proof of insurance, performance and payment bonds, and compliance with prevailing wage laws.

The district explicitly welcomes participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses and reserves the right to award the bid on an item basis or to sole or multiple providers. Contract extensions may be subject to increases not exceeding the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Successful bidders must provide itemized packing lists and separate invoices for each purchase order, and must comply with specific requirements including background checks, drug-free workplace policies, and human rights standards. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the project includes a general allowance of $500,000 and potential unit price adjustments for various site and interior work scenarios. The project is expected to reach substantial completion by September 4, 2026, with final completion by November 6, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, relevant experience, and compliance with local and state regulations. All submitted documents will become part of the public record, and the district serves 11 communities across 90 square miles in the Chicago northwest suburbs, with over 34,000 students in 57 schools.