City of Evanston - Leahy Park Fieldhouse Renovation - Bid No. 26-21 (2026)
City of EvanstonCity · Evanston, IL- Due
- Apr 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tammi Nunez
- (847) 448-4311
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Evanston is inviting bids for the Leahy Park Fieldhouse Renovation project, located at 2404 Lincoln St, Evanston, IL (Bid Number: 26-21). The scope of work includes interior remodeling of men's and women's restrooms, demolition and new work plans, installation of polishable concrete topping, FRP wall panels, toilet compartments, plumbing fixtures, interior and exterior LED lighting, electric hand dryers, and an outdoor drinking fountain. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via DemandStar. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the project site. The project requires a 5% bid bond and a 100% performance/material and labor payment bond upon award. Contractors must comply with local employment program (LEP) requirements, prevailing wage acts, and safety standards.
Restroom partitions, Select plumbing fixtures, Light fixtures, Hand dryers, Doors and frames, Restroom wall material, Outdoor drinking fountain, Men and women's restroom expansion, Polished concrete topping
Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications, price, qualifications of the bidder including past performance and experience, delivery or completion date, product appearance and workmanship, maintenance costs and warranty provisions, repurchase or residual value
SUMMARY
The City of Evanston is inviting bids for the Leahy Park Fieldhouse Renovation project, located at 2404 Lincoln St, Evanston, IL (Bid Number: 26-21).
The scope of work includes interior remodeling of men's and women's restrooms, demolition and new work plans, installation of polishable concrete topping, FRP wall panels, toilet compartments, plumbing fixtures, interior and exterior LED lighting, electric hand dryers, and an outdoor drinking fountain. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via DemandStar. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the project site. The project requires a 5% bid bond and a 100% performance/material and labor payment bond upon award. Contractors must comply with local employment program (LEP) requirements, prevailing wage acts, and safety standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications
- Price
- Qualifications of the bidder including past performance and experience
- Delivery or completion date
- Product appearance and workmanship
- Maintenance costs and warranty provisions
- Repurchase or residual value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Restroom partitions
- Select plumbing fixtures
- Light fixtures
- Hand dryers
- Doors and frames
- Restroom wall material
- Outdoor drinking fountain
- Men and women's restroom expansion
- Polished concrete topping
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Bid Form
- Bid Bond
- Disclosure of Ownership Interests
- RBO Bid Notice and Compliance Certification
- Local Employment Program Compliance
- City of Evanston M/W/D/EBE Policy
- M/W/D/EBE Participation Compliance Form
- M/W/D/EBE Participation Waiver Request
- Certification of Bidder Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity
- Additional Information Sheet
- Certification of Compliance with Prevailing Wage Rate Act
- Major Sub-Contractors Listing
- Conflict of Interest
- Signature Form
- Contractor Services Agreement Acknowledgement
- BID Bond Submittal Label
- Submit to
- www.demandstar.com
- Scope location
- Evanston, IL
Questions about this RFP
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 April 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.demandstar.com. For questions, contact Tammi Nunez.
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 Tammi Nunez at (847) 448-4311. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Restroom partitions, Select plumbing fixtures, Light fixtures, Hand dryers, Doors and frames, Restroom wall material, Outdoor drinking fountain, Men and women's restroom expansion, Polished concrete topping. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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 and experience, delivery or completion date, product appearance a..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Evanston?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Evanston are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Evanston regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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, Bid Bond, Disclosure of Ownership Interests, RBO Bid Notice and Compliance Certification, Local Employment Program Compliance, City of Evanston M/W/D/EBE Policy, M/W/D/EBE Participation Comp. 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.