Notice to Bidders Village of Lemont 2026 Water Main Improvements

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

VILLAGE OF LEMONT, ILLINOIS

2026 Water Main Improvements

CONTRACT 2404045

Time and Place of Opening of Bids:

Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of the Director of Public Works, 16680 New Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439 until 10:00 a.m., local time, on August 14, 2026.   The bidder’s name and address must be clearly marked in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope.  Proposals will be opened and read publicly at 10:00 A.M., August 14, 2026, at the office of the Director of Public Works, 16680 New Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439

Project: 2026 Water Main Improvements

Proposed Improvement:

The work items for the project include installation of 6" & 8" D.I. water main in trench; pressure and non pressure connections; fire hydrants; water service reconnections; pavement removal and replacement; and all appurtenant construction.

Bidders Instructions:

1. Plans and proposal forms will be available electronically only from HR Green, Inc. by contacting Kelly Andrews at kandrews@hrgreen.com (815) 462-9324.
2. Only qualified Contractors will be allowed to receive Plans and bid on this project. A "Statement of Experience” may be requested in order to receive the Bid Documents. The Village of Lemont reserves the right to only issue Bid Documents to Contractors who are regarded as qualified.
3. All proposals shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals contained in the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions".
4. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals contained in the “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions".
5. The Village of Lemont may disqualify a bidder for outstanding debts to the Village.
6. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The Awarding Authority will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

By Order of

Village of Lemont, Director of Public Works