Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Normal, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; water / sewer project; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

General Project Description: This project consists of furnishing all work necessary for the construction of a new pedestrian underpass under the Union Pacific Railroad at the Uptown Amtrak Station, Joliet Sub MP 124.10, connecting a proposed North Plaza and South Plaza. The improvements include excavation and construction of a proposed box culvert underpass structure. The box culvert work includes expedited construction of the underpass using precast sections, built under staged construction with the closure of one track per stage. Work also includes the addition of a tiered seating area in the South Plaza with a performance space, trail and decorative lighting, retaining walls, landscaping, removal and replacement of the Amtrak platform, MEP work, fiber installation, a pump station to ensure drainage for the underpass and plazas, and all other work required to complete the project according to the plans and specifications. A location map is shown on the cover of the construction plans. A non-mandatory hybrid pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 2:15 PM virtually via Microsoft Teams and in-person at the Ronald J. Hill Conference Room (Room 334), Uptown Station, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL. On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM, the virtual meeting access information will be sent by email to all plan holders of record. Questions may be submitted in writing to Zachary Wall at zwall@normalil.gov until November 1, 2024, by 5:00PM. Responses will be posted via addendum no later than November 8, 2024. The amount of the Security Deposit must be no less than 5% of the Bid amount. The Security Deposit must be in the form of a bid bond. cashier's check, or certified check. Performance and Payment Bond. [For contracts exceeding $50,000) Vendor agrees to furnish a performance and payment bond in the amount of 100% of contract price. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. The bid award will be made by the Town Council, and the decision of the Council will be final.