Sunset strip (richmond ST. - campbell ST. ) roadway improvements project

The City of Joliet, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for the Sunset Strip (Richmond Street to Campbell Street) Roadway Improvements Project under contract 3016-1226, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal; bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet.

The scope encompasses comprehensive reconstruction of a 7,600-foot roadway segment including earth excavation (1,162 cubic yards), hot-mix asphalt removal and installation (approximately 1,127 square yards combined), Portland cement concrete sidewalk and driveway pavement (4,639 combined square feet and square yards), curb and gutter installation, drainage structure adjustments (2 catch basins, 1 inlet, 4 manholes, 4 valve boxes), and 13 domestic water service box adjustments. The contractor must coordinate utility relocation with Com-Ed, NICOR, and AT&T; provide real-time GPS data collection and GIS as-built documentation using Esri ArcGIS Field Maps (minimum 10mm horizontal and 20mm vertical accuracy); and deliver video documentation of existing site conditions prior to construction. Payment is unit-price basis except the Traffic Control and Protection item, which is lump sum. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Illinois Public Act 94-0515 with certified payroll records mandated. General liability insurance of $1 million is required (doubled to $2 million for contracts exceeding $500,000); workers' compensation insurance must meet Illinois statutory requirements. Construction is funded through Motor Fuel Tax sources.

The project is funded through Motor Fuel Tax. Contract award is scheduled for December 1, 2026, with insurance and bonding due December 22. A preconstruction conference is set for April 1, 2027, and construction commences May 1, 2027 with completion July 2, 2027 plus 10 working days for punch list. Liquidated damages of $25,000 per calendar day apply for roadway closures exceeding 30 minutes without City approval. Construction hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no Sunday or holiday work permitted. The contractor assumes responsibility for underground utility verification, damage repair, and indemnification; all incidental costs including exploratory excavation and temporary access are included in contract price with no additional compensation.