26-422DNR-REALT-B-50211 | DNR Giant City Post Oak Trail Repairs

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the Post Oak Trail Repairs project at Giant City State Park in Union County, Illinois. The scope of work is divided into a Base Bid and an Alternate Bid. The Base Bid requires the construction of three wooden footbridges and one wooden viewing deck, including the installation of concrete footings, treated wood framing, stainless steel handrails, and steel mesh railing panels. The Alternate Bid involves improvements to the existing parking area, which include the demolition of the sandstone floor and replacement with aggregate and asphalt. The contractor is also responsible for providing all necessary public safety barricades, signage, and site cleanup to ensure the area remains closed to the public during construction. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the BidBuy portal and include required documentation such as Vendor Disclosure forms, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and applicable utilization plans. Technical specifications require compliance with ADA standards, AWS D1.1 for welding, and the Buy American Act for construction materials. The awarded vendor must provide a performance bond from an Illinois-licensed surety and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including one million dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act and is subject to the availability of funds.