INVITATION FOR BIDS
Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. Digital plan documents may be downloaded for a non-refundable fee of $60 by inputting Quest project # 8288180 on the QuestCDN.com Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. NO paper copies will be provided by the owner.
The work consists of but, not limited to, the installation of a new traffic signal cabinet and components, installation & replacement of battery-backup systems on new and existing traffic signal cabinets, wireless interconnect installation, video detection system installation, remote controlled video system installation, restoration of the construction area, and all other incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project as shown on the plans and described herein. The table below list the intersection locations and type of improvement at each. Total quantities will be based on the alternatives awarded.
Intersection Location |
Improvement |
Ridge Avenue Pedestrian Crossing |
Traffic Signal Cabinet Replacement, Battery-Backup System Installation, Controller Foundation Modification |
Central Avenue at Beverly Place / Fredrickson Place |
Battery-Backup System Replacement |
Central Avenue at Sunset Road |
Battery-Backup System Replacement |
Deerfield Road / Laurel Avenue at Hickory Street |
Battery-Backup System Replacement |
Half Day Road at Summit Avenue |
Wireless Interconnect System Installation, Video Detection System Installation, Remote Controlled Video System Installation |
US Route 41 (Skokie Valley Road) at IL Route 22 (Half Day Road) |
Wireless Interconnect System Installation |
Bids will ONLY be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com. Bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click the online bidding button. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. NO paper bids will be accepted.
Bid security is required as stated in the “Bid Security” section found on page 2 in the Instructions portion of the Bid Package. Each prospective Bidder shall furnish a copy of a Certificate of Eligibility as issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation. (See State of Illinois Website: http://www.idot.illinois.gov/)
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish certificates and policies of insurance as required by the Contract. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Contractors must provide Certified Monthly Payroll Reports.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to inspect the entire bid package and seek clarification of any item which may not be clear to them. For questions, contact Emmanuel Gomez, City Engineer at 847.926.1145 or Bianca Ramirez, Contract Specialist at 847.926.1189.