City of Evanston - Ladd Arboretum Launch Project - Bid Number 26-54, 2026
City of EvanstonCity · Evanston, IL- Due
- Dec 15, 2026
- 32 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Cheryl Stuart
- (847) 859-7876
The 30-second brief
Construction of a new launch facility to the North Shore Channel and reconstruction of an existing parking lot along the North Shore Channel at the southwest intersection of McCormick Boulevard and Bridge Street in Evanston, Illinois. Work includes earth excavation, concrete structures, steel piles, sheet piling, electrical service installation, lighting controller, EV charging station, permeable brick pavers, hot-mix asphalt binder and surface course, sign panels, pavement markings, drainage structures, sidewalks, curb and gutter, erosion control, flotation silt curtain, deicers, aluminum floating dock system with gangway, kayak chute, and ADA accessible kayak launch. Bids are due by December 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. local time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on November 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the Evanston Ecology Center. A 5% bid bond and 100% performance/material and labor payment bonds are required. Electronic bid submittal via DemandStar. Prevailing wage rates and DCEO grant requirements apply.
Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications, price, qualifications of the bidder including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities and facilities, delivery or completion date, product appearance, workmanship, finish, overall quality, results of product testing, maintenance costs and warranty provisions, repurchase or residual value
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Summary
Construction of a new launch facility to the North Shore Channel and reconstruction of an existing parking lot along the North Shore Channel at the southwest intersection of McCormick Boulevard and Bridge Street in Evanston, Illinois.
Work includes earth excavation, concrete structures, steel piles, sheet piling, electrical service installation, lighting controller, EV charging station, permeable brick pavers, hot-mix asphalt binder and surface course, sign panels, pavement markings, drainage structures, sidewalks, curb and gutter, erosion control, flotation silt curtain, deicers, aluminum floating dock system with gangway, kayak chute, and ADA accessible kayak launch. Bids are due by December 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. local time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on November 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the Evanston Ecology Center. A 5% bid bond and 100% performance/material and labor payment bonds are required. Electronic bid submittal via DemandStar. Prevailing wage rates and DCEO grant requirements apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
15- Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications
- Price
- Qualifications of the bidder including past performance
- Financial responsibility
- General reputation
- Experience
- Service capabilities and facilities
- Delivery or completion date
- Product appearance
- Workmanship
- Finish
- Overall quality
- Results of product testing
- Maintenance costs and warranty provisions
- Repurchase or residual value
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Bid Form
- RBO Bid Notice and Compliance Certification
- M/W/D/EBE Participation Compliance Form
- M/W/D/EBE Utilization Summary Report
- M/W/D/EBE Participation Waiver Request
- DCEO BEP Utilization of Certified Vendors
- Certification of Bidder Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disclosure of Ownership Interests
- Additional Information Sheet
- Certification of Compliance with Prevailing Wage Rate Act
- Major Sub-Contractors Listing
- Conflict of Interest
- Signature Form
- Contractor Services Agreement Acknowledgment
- Bid Bond Submittal Label
- Bid Bond
- Submit to
- www.demandstar.com
- Scope location
- Evanston, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Evanston?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.demandstar.com. For questions, contact Cheryl Stuart.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Evanston in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Cheryl Stuart at (847) 859-7876. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications, price, qualifications of the bidder including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, servic..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Evanston?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 15, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form, RBO Bid Notice and Compliance Certification, M/W/D/EBE Participation Compliance Form, M/W/D/EBE Utilization Summary Report, M/W/D/EBE Participation Waiver Request, DCEO BEP Utilization of Ce. Review the full document from City of Evanston for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Evanston, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
