Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Evanston, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; road / highway; and road / highway.

As of August 9, 2022, the project has been awarded to Bolder Contractors, Inc for $1,356,923.20. The resurfacing of Poplar Avenue from Livingston Street to Colfax Street as well as the reconstruction of the adjacent City of Evanston Parking Lot (#54). Rebuild Illinois funds will be used for street resurfacing, base patching, and curb replacement on Poplar Avenue. Although registration is required, vendors can download solicitations and upload responses for free. Bids shall cover the following: Poplar Avenue Street and Parking Lot Improvements Bid Number: 22-43 Work on this project includes the resurfacing of Poplar Avenue and the reconstruction of the adjacent parking lot (City of Evanston Lot #54). Bidders must be prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and present an IDOT issued "Certificate of Eligibility" with the bid proposal. The above item shall conform to the Invitation for Bids on file in the Purchasing Office. The City of Evanston (the City) in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that the contract(s) entered into pursuant to this Notice will be awarded to the successful Bidders without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, familial status or national origin. The State of Illinois requires under Public Works contracts that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality be paid for each craft or type of worker hereunder. This requirement is in accordance with The Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130) as amended. The City of Evanston reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or to accept the submittal(s) deemed most advantageous to the City. The Evanston City Council also reserves the right to award the contract to an Evanston firm if that firm's bid is within 5% of the low bid. Each Bidder shall be required to submit with their bid a disclosure of ownership interest statement form in accordance with the provisions of City Code Section 1-18-1 et seq. Failure to submit such information will result in the disqualification of such bid.