Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Springfield, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

**As of February 24, 2026 , this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on March 2026.** The work includes, but is not limited to site grading, concrete curbs and sidewalks, asphalt paving, color coating and all ancillary work relative thereto, to be performed in strict compliance with the below defined Contract Documents. The playground is currently installed. The Park District will handle all the installation of the site furnishings and landscape work and all costs for that construction work are to be excluded from this bid. All bidders are required to comply with the provisions of P.A. No. 100-1177, No. 1117-07 (Responsible Bidders Ordinance), No. 1118-07 (Project Labor Agreement) and No. 1161-08 (Substance Abuse Policy). This project is being financed, in part, with funds from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, "Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development" (OSLAD) grant program. As such, all work must be completed in a timely fashion per the schedule prescribed by the Instructions to Bidders. Minority businesses are encouraged to submit bids for this Project and the successful Contractor is encouraged to utilize qualified minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction. There is no required minimum percentage of utilization for minority business participation to meet grant requirements. This may be in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Draft, or Bid Bond payable to the Owner. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Department of Labor to all laborers, workmen, mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the full amount of the bid accepted. The Board of Trustees of the Springfield Park District reserves the right to waive any irregularities in the bids, reject any or all bids and to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to the district. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and minor irregularities in bidding, and to award a Contract for any part of the Work or the Project as a whole. The Springfield Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority business firms are encouraged to submit a bid for this project. This project is subject to the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act which requires employment of 90 percent of Illinois workers that applies to all labor on public works projects or improvements, including projects involving the clean-up and on-site disposal of hazardous waste. Doc Notes: CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Until bids have been opened, plans and specifications shall be on file in the office of the Springfield Park District, 2500 South 11th Street, subject to the inspection of all parties desiring to bid. Bid date notes: Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "2026 Lincoln Park Redevelopment OSLAD Grant Improvements". Note - As per Addendum 1 The new date and time for the Pre-Bid meeting is February 4th @ 2 pm.