Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Wheaton, Illinois. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The project consists of the replacement of the wooden decking and railings and the cleaning and painting of the steel substructure of the existing bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River in Mallard Lake Forest Preserves. Consideration of contract award will likely be made on May 16, 2024 Minority business firms are encouraged to submit bids on the project and successful contract bidders are encouraged to utilize minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services and construction. The Forest Preserve Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities. Bid Bond 10% Deadline for Questions / Request for Information 4/29/2024 5:00 p.m. Via e-mail to: cwelch@dupageforest.org Or phone 630-871-6411 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION It is anticipated that the CONTRACTOR will begin Work June 30, 2024 and the project shall be substantially completed by August 30, 2024. Substantial completion shall consist of completing all Work under Contract. Within 7 days after the date of substantial completion, the Owner will furnish the Contractor with a punch list specifying the items that need to be completed or corrected. The Contractor shall complete all items on the punch list by September 20, 2024, or within such time as may be allowed by extensions approved by the Owner. Unless approved by the Owner, a time extension will not be given due to weather unless the Contractor submits a claim in writing showing documentation from the National Weather Service that the weather during the contract time was unusually severe versus the previous ten (10) years recorded. FINAL COMPLETION Contractor shall complete all the items on or before Final Completion date of September 27, 2024