Invitation to Bid - Village of Phoenix 7th Avenue Improvement Project

VILLAGE OF PHOENIX, ILLINOIS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS — INVITATION TO BID

7TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Cook County CDBG Project No. 2507-023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Phoenix, Cook County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for the 7th Avenue Improvement Project, consisting generally of: (1) replacement of the 7th Avenue water main, including associated lead service lines, from 153rd Street to 155th Street; (2) resurfacing of 7th Avenue from 151st Street to 155th Street; and (3) associated construction, restoration, and incidental work as described in the plans and specifications.

BID RECEIPT AND OPENING

Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time, Friday, October 30, 2026, at Village of Phoenix, Village Hall, 633 E. 151st Street, Phoenix, Illinois 60426. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Late bids will not be accepted.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Plans, specifications, proposal forms, and applicable federal requirements are available at Village Hall at the address above at no charge ($0.00). Bids must be submitted on the prescribed proposal forms and in accordance with the bidding documents.

BID SECURITY AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Bid security, if required, shall be provided in the form and amount specified in the bidding documents. The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, with acceptable sureties, and required insurance protecting the Village of Phoenix and Cook County. No bid may be withdrawn without the consent of the Village for seven (7) days following the scheduled bid opening.

FEDERAL FUNDING AND CDBG REQUIREMENTS

This project is funded in part through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by Cook County with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The Village is a subrecipient of Cook County CDBG funding. The project has been awarded $395,000 in CDBG funds. The estimated construction contract amount is $430,000. The final amount and percentage of federal participation shall be determined in accordance with the approved project funding and awarded contract.

All bidders and contractors shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts; Copeland Anti-Kickback Act and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended; Build America, Buy America Act (BABA); Federal Contractor Eligibility; Other Federal Requirements: Applicable environmental, recordkeeping, inspection, certification, lobbying, and contractual requirements in Cook County CDBG Special Provisions and the bidding documents.

The applicable federal wage determination, Section 3 provisions, required certifications, and other federal contract provisions shall be incorporated into the bidding documents and resulting construction contract.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The Village of Phoenix reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities to the extent permitted by law, and award the contract in accordance with applicable procurement requirements and the best interests of the Village.

BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Village of Phoenix, Cook County, Illinois

Terry Wells, Mayor

Publication Date: October 13, 2026