UPCOMING . .. .. Nature Trail Reconstruction IL-203 to Kate St.

This locally funded procurement opportunity is being issued by Madison County, Illinois, for a construction and infrastructure improvement project in Granite City. The project involves reconstructing a portion of the MCT Nature Trail from IL-203 to Kate Street as a new separated Class 1 bikeway. The scope of work includes pavement removal, earth excavation, drainage installation, subgrade soil modification, hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving, and ancillary concrete work such as sidewalks, curb and gutter installation, signage, and striping. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is anticipated to be released between June and July 2026, with a bid submission deadline of July 31, 2026. Qualified contractors experienced in bikeway construction, site preparation, paving operations, and concrete installation will be required to respond to this solicitation.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendor information, or project budget range has been disclosed in this advance notice. Interested bidders should monitor the posting for updates as documentation becomes available following the IFB release. Additional details regarding bonding requirements, insurance specifications, contractor qualifications, evaluation criteria, and any applicable prevailing wage or prevailing benefit obligations will likely be included in the formal bid documents. Potential respondents are encouraged to note the June-July 2026 estimated release date and July 31, 2026 deadline to ensure timely submission of their proposals.