Western Ave Greenway

The City of Joliet, Illinois is requesting bids on Western Avenue Greenway landscape and public-space improvements in the 300 block of Western Avenue, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 10 p.m. local time via the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal, and public bid opening at City Hall. The project is federally funded and requires compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts wage rates, Section 3 requirements under 24 CFR Part 75, Build America Buy America requirements, 2 CFR Part 200 contract provisions, and Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements where applicable.

The scope encompasses three linked projects: removal of 10 deciduous and 3 evergreen trees (6 to 24 inch caliper) with stump grinding 18 inches below grade and lawn restoration; removal of 3 flagpoles and foundations; power washing of retaining wall sections; installation of a custom post-mounted aluminum sign with concrete footings; installation of 22 full-round Douglas fir log steppers with concrete footings and exterior paint; installation of 6 habitat house structures (Vestre Habitats Wings bird houses with hot-dip galvanized steel construction); planting of 350 square feet of shrubs and groundcover plus 20 screening shrubs at 4-foot height; installation of engineered fiber mulch over 675 square feet at 3-inch depth; and installation of 3,510 square feet of sodded lawn with 4-inch topsoil. Seating includes 21 precast concrete bench units (4 pebble-seat units, 3 square-end, 2 rounded-end, and 12 curved sections) with Wausau Tile A20 white acid-wash finish.

Contractors must conduct a mandatory site visit and examination before bidding and coordinate with the City for a joint site walk and tree-tagging confirmation prior to tree removals. Bidders must propose calendar days from Notice to Proceed to substantial completion, with final completion within 15 calendar days thereafter. The contractor shall warrant workmanship and non-plant materials for one year after final acceptance and replace dead or unacceptable plant material through one full growing season. Contract closure requires submission of manufacturer warranties, approved shop drawings, product data, maintenance instructions, plant schedules, and disposal records.