Parking Lot Lighting Improvements

Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 is seeking bids to remove and replace parking lot light poles and fixtures and install additional poles, foundations, and associated electrical work.

Farmington Central CUSD #265

General

Status:Closed (past due)

Solicitation Identifier:LILS0584807

Due Date:Sep 11, 2026 02:00 PM

Posted Date:Aug 28, 2026 12:00 PM

Contract Period:3 months

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

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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Farmington CUSD #265 - Parking Lot Lighting Improvements

Original Notices

Daily Ledger — Canton, IllinoisAug 28, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FARMINGTON CENTRAL CUSD #265 PARKING LOT LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS FARMINGTON, ILLINOIS FARMINGTON CENTRAL CUSD #265, hereinafter known as the Owner is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: PARKING LOT LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS The project includes removal and replacement of the existing light poles and fixtures in the parking lot areas and the addition of light poles including the foundations and associated electrical work. All bidders are hereby advised that they must be able to submit, if requested by the Owner, a "Pre-Qualification Statement" for this Project prior to opening of the Bids. The Pre-Qualification Statement shall at a minimum list (3) past projects of similar size/scope along with references. Bids for the "Parking Lot Lighting Improvements" Project will be received by the Owner in the Administration Office located at 212 N. Lightfoot Road, Farmington, IL 61531, until 9:00 a.m. local time, Friday, September 11th, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened, read aloud and recorded. Bids will be held good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 calendar days from the due date applicable to the Project. All bids shall consist of two (2) completed copies of Bid Documents and shall be accompanied by bid guarantee consisting of Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Bank Draft made payable to Board of Education Farmington Central CUSD #265, in an amount equal to and not less than five percent (5%) of total of bids upon which Contractor is bidding. Failure of bidder to submit Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Bank Draft in amount to cover proposal being bid upon is cause for rejection of this bid. Checks or drafts of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned as soon as practical, after opening and checking the bids. Commencement of the work may begin as early as September 21st, 2026 pending the contractor's submittal of an executed contract along with the submittal of the required insurance certificate(s), bond(s), and any other miscellaneous documents. All work shall be substantially completed on or before December 4th, 2026. The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to accept any or reject all bids when in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interest of the Owner. Bids on all work of this contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (Illinois Revised Statues, Chapter 48, Section 395S - 1-12). Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are available after 9:00 a.m., Friday, August 28th, 2026 on the Hutchison Engineering's website at www.hutchisoneng.com under the "Contractor Bidding" tab. All questions shall be directed to Nate Parrott at nparrott@hutchisoneng.com or 309-323-8676, and received no later than Monday, September 7th, 2026 at 4:00 PM. at the following locations: FARMINGTON CENTRAL CUSD #265 FARMINGTON, ILLINOIS BY: CURTT STEVENS, MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR August 28 2026 LILS0584807

Contact

Name:Nate Parrott

Email:nparrott@hutchisoneng.com

Phone:+13093238676

Address:213 South Main Street, Morton, IL, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Mail

Mailing Address:Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 Administration Office, 212 N. Lightfoot Road, Farmington, IL 61531

Description

Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 is requesting bids for parking lot lighting improvements, including removal and replacement of existing light poles and fixtures, installation of additional light poles and foundations, and associated electrical work. The project is categorized as a construction project involving street lighting improvements, electrical installation, electrical equipment and supplies, and lighting fixture installation. Work is to be completed by December 4, 2026. Bids must be submitted to the Owner's Administration Office by 9:00 a.m. local time on September 11, 2026. Plans and specifications are available through the designated bid-document delivery service, with a stated download fee of $22.00. The selected contractor must satisfy the stated bid-guarantee, insurance, and other contract requirements.