Cedar Lake Trail System Development CIP No. OS2401

The project involves constructing a 2.1-mile natural-surface, multi-use trail on the north side of Cedar Lake, managed by the City of Carbondale, Illinois. Bids for the project are due by 10:00 am on November 25, 2025, and can be submitted either by mail or in person at the City’s Finance Department Purchasing Office. The bidding process will be conducted publicly immediately after the deadline. The project is subject to Illinois state labor laws, including the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act and the Illinois Works Apprentice Initiative, requiring contractors to pay prevailing wages to all workers involved. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all bid provisions, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all proposals or waive technicalities if deemed in the city’s best interest. The project’s estimated value ranges between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and it is classified under NAICS code 237310, indicating a construction-related activity. Further details and bid submissions can be accessed through the city’s official bidding portal.