Traffic Signal Improvements Project — Bid 26-45

The City of Evanston is seeking bids for traffic signal improvements, fiber optic interconnect, sidewalk and curb ramp replacement, accessible pedestrian signals, pavement patching, and parkway restoration on various streets.

City of Evanston

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:ITB-26-45-0-2026/JC

Due Date:Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM

Posted Date:Aug 27, 2026 08:30 AM

Set Asides:

Other

Type:Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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Original Notices

Chicago Tribune — Chicago, IllinoisAug 27, 2026

CITY OF EVANSTON NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City's Purchasing Office will receive bids until 2:00 P.M. local time, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and will be publicly read virtually via Google Meets at 2:15 P.M. Interested parties can use the following link: meet.google.com/erk-vjyw-pza or join by phone 617-675-4444 PIN: 491 020 418 0044# to access the virtual bid opening‬. Responses will only be accepted electronically via E-bidding through DemandStar (www.demandstar.com). Although registration is required, vendors can download solicitations and upload responses for free. Bids shall cover the following: Traffic Signal Improvements Project Bid Number: 26-45 Work on this project includes traffic signal improvements, including fiber optic interconnect; sidewalk and curb ramp replacement; installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS); pavement patching adjacent to curb ramp improvements; parkway restoration; and related incidental work on various streets. A Non-mandatory hybrid pre-bid meeting will be held at City Hall, 909 Davis Street - 332A Conference/Training Room - West, Evanston, IL 60201, at 11 A.M. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and virtually on Google Meet: Meeting ID: meet.google.com/mna-acgu-tdk ; Phone Number: 563-447-1943‬; PIN: The above item shall conform to the Invitation for Bids on file in the Purchasing Office. Parties interested in submitting a bid should contact the Purchasing Office to receive a copy of the bid or see the City's website at: www.cityofevanston.org/business/bids_proposals.php or DemandStar at: www.demandstar.com . The City of Evanston (the City) in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that the contract(s) entered into pursuant to this Notice will be awarded to the successful Bidders without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, familial status or national origin. The State of Illinois requires, under Public Works contracts, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality be paid for each craft or type of worker hereunder. This requirement is in accordance with the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130) as amended. The City of Evanston reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or to accept the submittal(s) deemed most advantageous to the City. The Evanston City Council also reserves the right to award the contract to an Evanston firm if that firm's bid is within 5% of the low bid. Each Bidder shall be required to submit with their bid a disclosure of ownership interest statement form in accordance with the provisions of City Code Section 1-18-1 et seq. Failure to submit such information will result in the disqualification of such bid. Jessica Cooper Purchasing Specialist August 27, 2026 - 124355

Contact

Name:Jessica Cooper

Email:jcooper@cityofevanston.org

Phone:+18478662910

Submission Instructions

Method:Online

Portal:https://www.demandstar.com

Description

The City of Evanston is soliciting a contractor for traffic signal improvements, including fiber optic interconnect and installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals. The project also includes sidewalk and curb ramp replacement, pavement patching adjacent to curb ramp improvements, parkway restoration, and related incidental work on various streets. The contractor must maintain safe, clear, and accessible pedestrian routes, coordinate sidewalk closures and detours with the City, and obtain approval for changes in construction phasing. The project has a stated substantial completion date of October 1, 2027. A 5% bid bond is required. The project includes a 25% M/W/D/EBE participation goal, although participation is encouraged rather than mandatory where subcontracting opportunities exist; bidders must submit the applicable participation or waiver forms. Addendum No. 2 clarifies construction quantities and payment items, confirms that temporary signal removal is included in the temporary signal installation pay item, and states that the revised bid deadline is October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda on the Bid Form; failure to do so may cause rejection. The City will not provide an engineer's estimate or anticipated cost range, and bidders must use the provided bid forms and Schedule of Prices.

Title	Date Posted
Legal Ad	-
BID 26-45 Traffic Signal Improvements Project Addendum No.1	Oct 08, 2026 08:13 PM
BID 26-45 Traffic Signal Improvements Project Addendum No.2	Oct 14, 2026 08:28 PM