Request for Bids - 50-50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 2026

VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE
The Village of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the following project:
2026 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
Sealed bids for this project must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the
Office of the Director of Public Works of the Village of La Grange, 320 East Avenue, La Grange,
Illinois 60525. The bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
It is the bidder's responsibility to meet all requirements of the bid documents. Additionally, it is the
bidder's responsibility to ensure all responsible bidder requirements for construction and Public Works
projects are followed, as established in the Municipal Code.
Specifications and complete bid documents must be obtained electronically. Bid documents are
available on the Village website www.lagrangeil.gov .
The Village of La Grange reserves the right to modify or waive any or all formalities and technicalities
in the specifications, or to reject any or all bids and/or parts thereof, and to accept that bid which it
deems most favorable to the Village of La Grange.
President and Board of Trustees
Village of La Grange, Illinois
/s/ Paul Saladino
Village Clerk
Village of La Grange

Responsible Bidder Requirements
The Village of La Grange has responsible-bidder requirements under the Municipal Code.
Bidders shall submit with their proposal the following documents:
A. A copy of the Illinois Secretary of State's Department of Business Services online records evidencing that the bidder has a
current corporate annual report on file. If the bidder is an individual, sole proprietor, or partnership, this subsection shall not
apply.
B. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue if bidder has employees (e.g. document with
account number, Illinois Business Tax number).
C. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Employment Security if bidder has employees (e.g.,
document with UI account number).
D. Disclosure of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies against the bidder or any officers of the bidder in the last
five years.
E. A statement that all employees are (i) covered under a current workers' compensation insurance policy and (ii) properly classified
under such policy. If the bidder is insured with a carrier, the evidence of workers' compensation insurance shall be a copy of the
"Information Page" of the bidder's workers' compensation policy and any continuation of that Information Page which include
the name and address of the insured, as well as the class codes the compensation premium is based on and the total estimated
remuneration per class code.
F. A statement of compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq) and all rules and
regulations therein, for the past five years. Such statement shall also provide that the bidder has reviewed the Prevailing Wage
Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, has reviewed and agrees to pay the applicable prevailing wage rates attached
copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with to the bid specifications, and will strictly comply
with the Prevailing Wage Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and related requirements. A bidder who has been found
by the Illinois Department of Labor to be in violation of the Prevailing Wage Act twice within a three-year period shall be deemed
not to be a Responsible Bidder for two years from the date of the last finding.
G. A copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with a public body pursuant to the Substance
Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1 et seq).
H. A statement that individuals who will perform work on the public works project on behalf of the bidder are properly classified as
either (i) an employee or (ii) an independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.
I. Documents evidencing any professional or trade license required by law or local ordinance for any trade or specialty area in
which the bidder is seeking a contract award. Additionally, the bidder must disclose any suspension or revocation of such license
held by the company or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.
J. Evidence of participation in apprenticeship training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are
approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization;
and evidence that any applicable apprenticeship program has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years
for each of the construction crafts the bidder will perform on the project. Evidence of graduation rates are not required for
apprenticeable crafts dedicated exclusively to the transportation of material and equipment to and from the public works project.
The required evidence includes, without limitation, a copy of all applicable apprenticeship standards and Apprenticeship
Agreement(s) for any apprentice(s) who will perform work on the public works project; and documentation from each applicable
apprenticeship program certifying that is has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years for each
construction craft the bidder will perform on the project. Additional evidence of participation and graduation requirements may
be requested by the Village at its discretion.
K. Bidder shall certify that all employees expected to perform work on the project have completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety
program. Only workers that have satisfactorily completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety program will be allowed to participate
on the project. The bidder must have copies of employee OSHA cards on file, and the Village may request the bidder provide
copies of employees' OSHA cards; failure to produce an employee's OSHA card may result in a determination that the bidder is
not a responsible bidder.
L. Disclosure of the name and address of each subcontractor from whom the bidder has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on
any part of the project. Further, each such subcontractor shall be required to adhere to the requirements set forth herein as
though it were bidding directly to the Village. Each bidder shall submit all subcontractor information and supporting
documentation to the Village prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project. It shall be the responsibility of the
bidder to ensure its subcontractors comply with all of the requirements of the Village Code and the Village's purchasing policies,
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including the timely and complete submittals of all required documentation, and the full compliance with all obligations set forth
in this Ordinance and the project specifications. Failure of a successful bidder to submit the required subcontractor information
or documentation may constitute a contractual default and/or breach by the bidder and may disqualify a bidder from performing
work on future projects.
M. Bidder must provide evidence of relevant experience on similar size and scope projects in the past five years that indicate the
necessary capacity to perform the project and must provide adequate references verifying the quality of work performed.
N. Statements as to past performance, which shall give an accurate and complete record of all public works projects completed in
the past three years by the bidder. Such statements shall include the name of the public body and the project, original contract
price, final contract price, the names of all subcontractors used, if applicable, and a statement as to compliance with completion
deadlines.
O. Any determinations by a court or governmental agency for violations of federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to
serious, willful, or repeated violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), violations of contracting or antitrust
laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, or the Federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
Any material changes to the bidder's status, at any time, must be reported to the Village in writing within 14 calendar days of its
occurrence. Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for the bidder to be deemed a non-responsible bidder.
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2026 50/50 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF WORK
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary for the completion
of the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk at various locations within the Village of La Grange.
2. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
2.1 Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall furnish the necessary certifications that all materials to be used
meet the specification of Division 1000, MATERIALS per the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
"Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" (Adopted April 1, 2016) and "Supplemental
Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" (Adopted April 1, 2016), hereinafter referred to as the
"Standard Specifications".
2.2 Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall provide a list of contacts, including the name and phone
number of the Project Manager, each crew leader, and an emergency contact who shall be available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
2.3 Following the award of construction contract and prior to starting work, the Contractor shall furnish a
construction progress schedule or critical path schedule satisfactory to the Public Works Director (or his/her
designee) which shall show the proposed sequence of work and how the Contractor proposes to complete
the work prior to the completion date(s) specified in Section 5 of these Technical Specifications.
3. MATERIALS & SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITIES
The Village shall provide the Contractor with a list of repairs sorted by address and a map showing the
approximate location of each repair.
4. MATERIAL TESTING
QC Testing is not required for materials used associated with this project. The Village may contract with a separate
materials testing firm to perform materials testing if it is in the Village's best interest. If testing performed by the
Village results in unsatisfactory results, the Contractor shall take corrective action to ensure the materials meet
the Standard Specifications. The corrective action must be approved by the Public Works Director (or his/her
designee). The Village, at its own discretion, may require unsatisfactory material to be removed and replaced at
no additional cost to the Village.
5. RESIDENT NOTIFICATION
Residents shall be notified in writing 48 hours in advance of work adjacent their driveway that will prohibit access,
including sidewalk, driveway, curb & gutter, or pavement improvements. The notification shall include an
alternate date in case of rain and/or other cancellations, and must include the Contractor's contact person(s) and
phone number for additional information.
Driveways shall be kept barricaded for a minimum of 3 days.
6. PROTECTION OF WORK
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing personnel to protect their work from third-party damage.
Should any of the new work be damaged, it shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. The
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Contractor shall schedule his work so that the concrete placed takes its initial set during daylight hours. Claims of
darkness shall not be a reason to relieve the Contractor from responsibility.
7. REMOVAL AND HAULING OF DEBRIS
All material excavated during the progress of the work shall be immediately loaded and hauled away and shall
not be stored in the street or parkway area.
8. RESTORATION
Restoration of areas adjacent to the proposed improvements, not identified for additional work, shall be incidental
to all Pay Items. Restoration includes all the landscape, driveway, sidewalk, or pavement restoration within 2 feet
of improved areas, unless otherwise determined by the Village. Any damage due to negligence of the Contractor
or deemed unnecessary by the Village will be restored at no additional cost to the Village. Restoration must be
completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director (or his/her designee). The Public Works Director (or
his/her designee) may request that restoration not satisfactorily completed be removed and replaced at no
additional cost to the Village.
All restored areas shall be saw-cut to provide a neat vertical face between the existing surface and the work
performed.
Concrete restoration shall meet the Specifications as listed herein.
Asphalt surface restoration shall consist of new HMA pavement to match the existing pavement thickness or 4-
inches minimum, whichever is greater.
Landscape restoration shall consist of 4 inches of topsoil, seed, and blanket.
9. CONCRETE CURING
As soon as the finished concrete has lost its sheen, a spray-on membrane curing compound conforming to Section
1022.01 and Section 1020.13 of the Standard Specifications shall be applied to all finished concrete surfaces.
WORK THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CURED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR PAID FOR. All Portland Cement Concrete
shall be treated with a protective coat application.
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall complete the work in accordance with the Standard Specifications (as supplemented by the
following technical specifications), the latest edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets
and Highways", and the "Manual of Test Procedures for Materials" in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and
the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions which apply to and govern the construction of
this work. The Contractor shall comply with all other applicable ordinances and requirements of State, County,
Local and other agencies having jurisdictional authority over the work. Where there is a conflict between these
Technical Specifications, the Standard Specifications and other applicable requirements, the most restrictive
requirement shall prevail. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, materials and other
appurtenances necessary to complete the work unless otherwise noted in these Specifications.
The Contractor shall prune vegetation that interferes with construction (e.g. tree branches, overgrown bushes,
etc.) in accordance with Section 201.05 of the Standard Specifications. Cost of pruning is incidental to the
contract. The Contractor shall not remove existing trees without prior approval of the Public Works Director (or
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his/her designee).
10.1 Mobilization
This work shall be done in accordance with Section 671 of the Standard Specifications except as modified
herein.
Basis of Payment: Mobilization will not be paid separately but will be included in the items to which this
work applies.
10.2 Traffic Control and Protection
This work shall be done in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 701 of the Standard
Specifications, the Supplemental Specifications, the "Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for
Streets and Highways", and any details and Highway Standards contained in the Plans and Special
Provisions, and the Special Provisions contained herein, except as modified herein. Special Attention is
called to Article 107.09 of the Standard Specifications and the following Highway Standards, Details,
Recurring Local Roads and Streets Special Provisions, and Special Provisions contained herein, relating to
traffic control.
HIGHWAY STANDARDS: 701301, 701311, 701501, 701801, 701901
DISTRICT ONE DETAILS: Traffic Control and Protection for Side Roads, Intersections, and Driveways.
RECURRING LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS SPECIAL PROVISIONS: Work Zone Traffic Control
Surveillance, Flaggers in Work Zones.
This work includes furnishing, installing and maintaining of all temporary signs, barricades, warning lights,
fences, flagmen, and other devices which are to be used for purposes of regulating, warning or guiding
vehicular or pedestrian traffic during construction of this project.
The Contractor shall maintain one lane open to traffic at all times. Two lanes of traffic shall be maintained
at all times during nonworking hours. Type II barricades (State of Illinois Standard 2299-9) with lights shall
be maintained, whenever one lane of traffic is to be closed, at 25-foot intervals, except wherever there is a
vertical grade difference of six inches or more; barricades shall be spaced at ten-foot intervals, throughout
the improvement.
When it becomes necessary to close a street due to work through an intersection or street crossing, the
Contractor shall provide traffic control devices in accordance with State of Illinois Standard "701501".
No excavation shall be left open overnight. All traffic control devices shall remain in place until specific
authorization for their removal is received from the Public Works Director (or his/her designee).
No work shall proceed unless all traffic control devices are in place as specified herein or as determined by
the Public Works Director (or his/her designee).
All traffic control devices shall be kept clean and neat appearing, and shall be replaced immediately if they
become ineffective due to damage or defacement.
The Contractor shall contact the Village at least 72 hours in advance of beginning work. Construction
operations shall be conducted in a manner such that streets will be open to emergency traffic and accessible
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as required to local traffic. Advanced notice shall be provided to residents, police, fire, school districts and
trash haulers when access to any street will be temporarily closed or limited. Removal and replacement of
curb and gutter and driveways shall be planned so as to cause a minimum of inconvenience to the abutting
property owners. The work shall be accomplished such that the streets will be left open to local traffic at
the end of each working day.
Basis of Payment: This work will not be paid for separately, but will be included in the items for which this
work applies. This work includes all labor, materials, installation, transportation, maintenance, handling,
flagmen and incidental expenses or work necessary to furnish, install, maintain and remove all traffic control
devices indicated herein and as determined by the Public Works Director (or his/her designee) to complete
the work as specified. Additional flaggers, fencing, signs, or barricades, as may be required by the Public
Works Director (or his/her designee) for safe movement of traffic and pedestrians, will not be paid for
separately, but will be included in the items for which this work applies.
10.3 ITEM 01 - P.C.C. SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (5")
This item shall include the removal and replacement of the Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk of the
specified thickness. This work shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications insofar as
applicable, including Section 424 and 440. The work shall include the complete removal and replacement
of those areas which have been marked by the Public Works Director (or his/her designee) for removal and
replacement, which are included on a list supplied to the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the Village
48 hours in advance of scheduled time and place he intends to work.
The Contractor shall saw-cut a perpendicular clean joint between that portion of the sidewalk to be
removed and that which is to remain in place. If the Contractor removes or damages the existing sidewalk
outside the limits designated by the Public Works Director (or his/her designee) for removal, he will be
required to remove and replace that portion at his own expense to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Director (or his/her designee).
The concrete shall be Class SI Portland Cement Concrete per Section 1020 of the Standard Specifications.
Expansion joints will be required as specified in Standard Specifications, except the maximum spacing will
be 50 feet. Expansion joint material will be of the Bituminous Preformed Joint Filler type and is considered
incidental to Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk or driveway.
The thickness of the new sidewalk shall be a minimum of five (5") inches or equal to the thickness of the
existing sidewalk whichever is greater.
Forms shall be held securely in place by stakes or braces with the top edge true to line and grade. The
forms for the sidewalk shall be set so the maximum cross-slope is two percent (2%), except as may be
otherwise directed by the Public Works Director (or his/her designee).
This item shall include saw-cutting, removal and disposal of existing concrete sidewalk; site preparation;
installation of new concrete sidewalks, including providing, pouring, consolidating, finishing, curing,
applying protective coat, and protecting the P.C.C. sidewalk; contraction and expansion joints; reinforcing
bars; locating, potholing, exposing, and protection of existing utilities; and restoration of adjacent areas.
Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per square foot for P.C.C. SIDEWALK
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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (5"), which price shall be payment in full for removal, disposal, and full
installation of new concrete sidewalks.
10.4 ITEM 02 - P.C.C. SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (7")
This item shall include the removal and replacement of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk of the specified
thickness. This work shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications insofar as applicable,
including Section 424 and 440. The work shall include complete removal and replacement of those areas
which have been marked by the Public Works Director (or his/her designee) for removal and replacement
which are included on a list supplied to the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the Village 48 hours in
advance of scheduled time and place he intends to work.
The Contractor shall saw-cut a perpendicular clean joint between that portion of the sidewalk to be
removed and that which is to remain in place. If the Contractor removes or damages the existing sidewalk
outside the limits designated by the Public Works Director (or his/her designee) for removal, he will be
required to remove and replace that portion at his own expense to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Director (or his/her designee).
Sidewalk construction across driveways WILL BE SAWCUT ON BOTH SIDES ADJACENT TO THE
DRIVEWAY to reduce the possibility of damage to the driveway. Any damage to driveways will be repaired
with like materials and will be considered incidental to Sidewalk Removal and Replacement.
The concrete shall be Class SI Portland Cement Concrete per Section 1020 of the Standard Specifications.
Expansion joints will be required as specified in Standard Specifications except the maximum spacing will
be 50 feet. Expansion joint material will be of the Bituminous Preformed Joint Filler type and is considered
incidental to Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk or driveway.
Sidewalks within the limits of existing or proposed driveways shall have a minimum thickness of seven (7")
inches. This additional thickness of sidewalk will be considered incidental to the contract unit price for
Sidewalk Removal and Replacement.
Forms shall be held securely in place by stakes or braces with the top edge true to line and grade. The
forms for the sidewalk shall be set so the maximum cross-slope is two percent (2%), except as may be
otherwise directed by the Public Works Director (or his/her designee).
This item shall include saw-cutting, removal and disposal of existing concrete sidewalk; site preparation;
installation of new concrete sidewalks, including providing, pouring, consolidating, finishing, curing,
applying protective coat, and protecting the P.C.C. sidewalk; contraction and expansion joints; reinforcing
bars; locating, potholing, exposing, and protection of existing utilities; and restoration of adjacent areas.
Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per square foot for P.C.C. SIDEWALK
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (7"), which price shall be payment in full for removal, disposal, and full
installation of new concrete sidewalks.
11. SCHEDULING OF WORK AND COMPLETION DATES
The Contractor shall coordinate directly with Public Works Director (or his/her designee) to schedule the work.
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The Contractor shall notify the Village no less than 72 hours prior to the start of any construction. The Contractor
shall also notify the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Cook County Highway Department or any other
affected agency prior to the start of any work within their respective rights-of-way.
The Contractor shall notify residents in writing 48 hours in advance of any work which will affect their driveway
access. The duration of driveway closures shall not exceed 96 hours unless agreed to by the property owner and
the Public Works Director (or his/her designee). In special circumstances the contractor will be required to
coordinate the removal and replacement of sidewalks at times that do conflict with operations of adjacent
businesses or schools. No additional compensation will be allowed for coordinating schedules with adjacent
business and schools.
All work shall be completed prior to August 31, 2026 unless otherwise agreed to by the Village.
12. PERMITS
For any State or County Highway Permits or other required Local Permits, the Contractor shall execute all
necessary permit forms, provide and pay for any fee and bond requirements, and execute and comply with all
insurance and performance guarantee requirements as incidental to the Contract.
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CONTRACTOR REFERENCES
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