NELSON PARK BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS:
Sealed proposals for the improvement described herein will be received at the City
Purchasing Division located on the first floor of the Decatur Civic Center, #1 Gary K. Anderson
Plaza, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, until 10:00 AM C.S.T., JULY 22, 2026 and thereafter
publicly opened and read.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
The proposed improvement is officially known as:
NELSON PARK BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT 2026-42
The proposed project herein specified and described includes the following work:
The proposed project includes the removal of the existing concrete boat ramp and
concrete boarding piers. Construction of a new concrete boat ramp and three courtesy
docks, placement of concrete block revetment mat and riprap around the ramp, and
construction of concrete sidewalk and asphalt transition pavement.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:
1. AN OPTIONAL PRE-BID MEETING will be held by CONFERENCE
CALL ONLY on July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. In addition to project questions, the
opportunity will be provided to discuss the City's minority participation goals. To join
the Conference call, please call 217-451-0100. When prompted please enter the
passcode 665140.
2. Plans, specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from Decatur Blueprint, Inc.,
230 West Wood Street, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, (217) 423-7589,
www.decaturblue.com. To receive updates or addenda you must be on the Plan
Holders list for this project through Decatur Blueprint, Inc.
3. Payment shall be made to Decatur Blueprint, Inc. No refund will be made for the
plans, specifications, or proposal forms returned.
4. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at the following locations:
www.decaturblue.com City of Decatur
PLANROOM Engineering Division
Recent Projects Posted #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza

This Project Decatur, Illinois 62523
5. The City of Decatur hereinafter referred to as "City" or "Owner", will not release the
Engineer's Estimate of Cost in advance of the scheduled time and date of the bid
opening. Bid tabulations will be available on the City's web site at
https://decaturil.gov/438/Contractor-Project-Bid-Information, (View all archived
Public Works bid documents) and Decatur Blueprint's web site at
www.decaturblue.com /PLANROOM/ Recent Projects Posted, after the award of a
contract has been approved by the City of Decatur's City Council.
6. All proposals must be accompanied by a BANK DRAFT, CASHIER'S CHECK, OR
CERTIFIED CHECK made payable to Treasurer, Decatur, Illinois, in the amount of ten
percent (10%) of the bid or BID BOND in the same amount.
7. The contractor shall at all times during the term of this Contract pay the applicable
prevailing wage for Macon County for the month during which the work is performed,
as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.
8. Before the Contractor and any Subcontractor commences work, the Contractor and any
Subcontractor shall have in place a written Substance Abuse Prevention Program for
the prevention of substance abuse among its employees which meets or exceeds the
requirements in P. A. 95-0635 or shall have a collective bargaining agreement in effect
dealing with the subject matter of P. A. 95-0635.
9. The following Minority Participation Goals for Public Works Contracts are in
effect for this contract:
(1) Ten (10) Percent (%) of the total dollar amount of the contract should be
performed by minority business enterprises if subcontracting opportunities are
available and/or Ten (10) Percent (%) of the total dollar amount of the contract should
be for the purchase of goods, material and equipment to Minority Business
Enterprises.
(2) Eighteen (18) Percent (%) of the total hours worked should be performed by
minority workers.
All Contractors shall provide evidence of meeting the City's minority participation
goals prior to the award of this project and prior to all payments made for work
completed or provide the City of Decatur documentation on their good faith efforts to
comply with the participation goals. Required information and documentation is
included in the Project Manual and is to be submitted with the bid proposal.
REJECTION OF BIDS:
The Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois, reserves the right to accept, renegotiate or reject
any or all proposals and to waive any variance from the requirements of the instructions for

bidders. At the discretion of the Council, required items may be submitted after the bid opening
if there is sufficient compliance with instructions at the time of the bid opening to permit the City
to determine the price bid.
July 1, 2026 Matthew C. Newell, PE
Date Advertised Public Works Director