Park District of La Grange accepting bids for playground equipment by May 7, 2026.

SECTION 001110 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that Park District of La Grange is accepting sealed bids for the 2024 Referendum Projects - Phase 2 & 3 project. Such proposals as herein concerned shall be for the following as described: Bid Group #6, Bid Packages 27 Bid Package #27 - Playground Equipment  (Revised Scope - Rebid) SEALED BIDS will be received by the Park District of La Grange at the date and time stated below: PLACE: DUE DATE: May 07, 2026 Park District of La Grange - DeSitter Room  536 East Ave. La Grange, IL 60525  TIME:11:00 AM(as Date/Time stamped by the receptionist) Bids will be publicly opened and read at 11:00 AM (CDT) on the bid due date noted. Any bid received after the time and date stated above will be returned unopened to Bidder. Pre-qualification of all bidders in this bid group is required prior to the bid due date. Submit one fully executed copy of AIA Document A305 "Contractor's Qualification Statement" prior to submitting this bid form via email to Mary Judge at mjudge@wightco.com. The competency and responsibility of the bidders will be considered in making awards. The successful bidder shall, upon acceptance of his bid, be required to procure and pay for a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid. Bonds shall comply with all laws of the State of Illinois governing public contracts let by governmental units. Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, certified check or cashier's check made payable to the Park District of La Grange in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid shall be submitted with the Bid. Bid security is required of all parties submitting a bid. A fully executed and compliant Bid Security must be included with the Bid Form. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The Construction Manager for this project is Wight Construction Services, Inc. All questions concerning this project or those concerning bidding requirements should be directed to: George Gardner at ggardner@wightco.com Questions must be received via email by April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the Chief Procurement Officer for a period of 60 days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. The Park District of La Grange reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities, technicalities and irregularities in the bidding. Bidders shall comply with all provisions and laws of the United States and State of Illinois concerning Public Works projects including but not limited to the Illinois Human Rights Act, and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Specifications: Specifications can be viewed or downloaded electronically via Building Connected. Please send email to mjudge@wightco.com to receive electronic invitation after April 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This invitation is issued in the name of the Park District of La Grange. END OF SECTION 001110 (LaGrange Suburban Life Apr. 23, 2026) 2319179