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

As of May 10, 2024, per owner, a design team has been selected and status is in preliminary design. There is no general contractor, bidding date or construction timeline yet as the construction portion is not funded. The City of Evanston's Public Works Agency is seeking proposals from experienced firms to provide design and engineering services for a new canoe launch and reconstructed parking lot at the Ladd Arboretum located in Evanston, Illinois. The City (the City of Evanston) in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all firms that it will affirmatively ensure that the contract(s) entered into pursuant to this notice will be awarded to the successful firm without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation marital status, disability, familial status or national origin. 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 Proposer shall be required to submit with his/her proposal a Disclosure of Ownership Interest Statement Form in accordance with Section 1-18-1 et seq. of the City Code. Failure to submit such information may result in the disqualification of such proposal. Please contact the Purchasing Department office at 847-866-2935 if you have any questions. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.