Site work for a water / sewer project in Highland Park, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Anticipated Contract Award: 03/25/2026 Anticipated Construction Start: 05/04/2026 Anticipated Project Completion: 05/08/2026 The Park District of Highland Park is seeking sealed bids for the following scope of work: dredging and relocation of lake bottom sand within the required area, specified herein, at Park Avenue Boating Facility (31 Park Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois). The scope of work includes all necessary workmanship to satisfactorily complete the work as required by the contract documents. Work will start Monday, May 4, 2026, and conclude by Friday, May 8, 2026. Contractors bidding on the project must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the work or similar. The Park Board of the Park District of Highland Park reserves the right to reject any or all bids in full or in part, if it shall deem it in the public interest to do so. In submitting a bid, Contractor acknowledges that Contractor must comply with all requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and all other applicable Illinois laws Questions regarding this bid should be directed to Michael Evans at 847.579.4085 or mevans@pdhp.org. The Scope of Work includes the following: The excavation and relocation of lake bottom sand at the Park Avenue Boat Launch (~10,700 square foot area) to a minimum depth of 6 feet. The maximum amount of relocated sand cannot exceed 1,000 C.Y. The sand will be deposited offshore ~500 feet southwest of the boat launch per the construction drawings and project manual. For open water disposal, the dredge material shall be placed in the water in a manner to minimize resuspension of sediment material and contaminants by utilizing techniques including careful placement methods, disposal during favorable weather conditions that minimize turbulence and transport of suspended contaminants and other methods such as turbidity curtains should be used as necessary to minimize re-suspension of sediment material. Contractor shall remove all temporary structures installed as a part of this contract. Dredging Operations shall not cause: a. Violation of applicable water quality standards of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, Title 35, Subtitle C: Water Pollution Rules and Regulations. b. Water pollution defined and prohibited by the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. c. Interference with water use practices near public recreation areas or water supply intakes: or d. Violation of applicable provisions of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.