Renovation of a mixed-use development in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a one-story above grade office development; and one-story above grade library.

The project includes interior renovations of existing Library and Office areas located at Middle School South. Prospective bidders should contact Kari Christensen at Lamp Incorporated to be placed on the bid list. Bidders will then be granted access to SmartBid to download drawings for free. Lamp Incorporated will be utilizing SmartBid for the entire bidding process, including addenda, so all interested bidders must contact Lamp Incorporated to access SmartBid. All Contractors intending to bid on this project must have a Lamp Incorporated Qualification Statement on file, updated within the last year. Contractor Qualification Filing must be completed using SmartBid. Please email Kari Christensen for a SmartBid qualification filing link. Contractors’ qualification statements are due in Lamp Incorporated by Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 10% of the bid is to accompany the proposal. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days of the award of the contract. All Performance and Payment Bonds will be in accordance with the requirements stated in the AIA 232 General Conditions. Payment of Prevailing Wages are required for this project. This Project is Tax Exempt. The Board of Education of Hawthorn School District 73 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or waive any bid irregularities. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at Middle School South. The meeting is not mandatory, but it is strongly urged that all bidders attend this meeting to fully understand the project requirements. Bidders failing to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the project and the existing conditions at the scope review may be rejected.