Bid Notices

BID OPENING: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, at 1:30 P.M.

QUESTIONS DUE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, by 4:00 P.M.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SUGAR CREEK SPILLWAY BID PACKAGE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SUGAR CREEK SPILLWAY PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE

QUESTION RECEIVED

• Question: On the bid form “Schedule of Prices”, item #6 states “STONE RIPRAP, CLASS A5” where plan sheet 2 states that this material is to be “STONE RIPRAP, CLASS A4”. Can you please let us know which is correct; A4 or A5?
• Response: The Schedule of Prices had a typo, that should have been Class A4 as well to match the plans. Also on page two of the packet, there was change to include the missing bid date and time. Attached is the most up to date bid packet.
• Question: ” Is this change considered addendum #1?”
• Response: ” No, this change is not being considered an addendum .”

BID MINUTES
OUTCOME: RE-BID

BID OPENING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, at 3:30 P.M.

QUESTIONS DUE: MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026, by 4:00 P.M.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BULK TREATED SALT BID PACKAGE

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QUESTION RECEIVED

• Question: “Have there been any new addenda or updated plan holder lists issued for this project? If so, would you please send them to us?”
• Response: “There have not been any addendums made to this bid. Attached is the most up to date plan holders list.” 

BID MINUTES
OUTCOME: FOUR BIDS WERE RECEIVED. BID AWARDED TO MORTON SALT.

BID OPENING: WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, at 1:30 P.M.

QUESTIONS DUE: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026, by 4:00 P.M.

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QUESTIONS RECEIVED

• Question: Can I get a copy of any addenda that have been released to date?
  • As of 5/5/2026, there have been no additional addenda to this bid.  All information is available in the bid package or in the following questions and answers. 
• Question: What is the estimated construction budget?
  • You may find a Contract Estimate of Cost document attached here for review.
• Question: Can I get a copy of the planholders list?
  • Currently, the potential bidders that have been provided bid plans for this project can be found here.  In addition, Joliet Township has received interest to provide a bid from the following organizations:   ConstructConnect and McGill Asphalt.
• Question: Do you have Union Requirements?
  • This project adheres to the prevailing wage of the area as provided in the bid package.  All labor requirements are stipulated within the bid documents at this time. 

OUTCOME: FOUR BIDS WERE RECEIVED.  AWARDED TO GALLAGHER ASPHALT.

BID OPENING: THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026, at 1:30 P.M.

QUESTIONS DUE: THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026, by 4:00 P.M.

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QUESTIONS RECEIVED

• Question: “As I was going over the contract details I noticed that in section 9 PREVAILING WAGE & COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, we were wondering if were willing to waive this section as we do not work with PREVAILING WAGE & COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.”
  Response: Please note that the grass cutting contract for Oakwood Cemetery is required to comply with the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act. Unfortunately, this requirement cannot be waived, as we must remain in full compliance with state law.

• Question: “Is there an approved budget range for this property? I want to make sure I structure the price correctly.”
  Response: Under the Township’s bidding process, we do not establish a specific price or budget range. Instead, we provide prospective bidders with full discretion to develop and structure their pricing in accordance with the bid specifications and their own independent considerations.

• Question: “Hello I was wondering if you could let me know the previous bid winner amount. I’m preparing for the upcoming bid and would appreciate the information.”
  Response:The previous bid winner’s amount for the GT 2024-01 Oakwood Cemetery Grass Cutting Contract was $85,250.00.

• Question: “Does the contract only include spring clean up or do we also submit with the bid cost a fall clean up for the end of the season?”
  Response: Clean up would be included for the full length of the contract, covering both spring and fall clean up.

• Question: “The bid form requests that a “COST / CUT & TRIM ” amount be provided. Is this amount for each instance of a cut and trim or for the full year of service? Please advise.” 
  Response:  On page 9 of the bid package, you will need to enter the cost for each instance of a cut and trim in the COST/ CUT & TRIM column. Then, calculate and record the total cost for the full year of service in the adjacent TOTAL COST / YEAR column.

OUTCOME: SIX BIDS WERE RECEIVED.  AWARDED TO KD LANDSCAPE, INC. 

BID OPENING: MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025, at 1:30 P.M.

QUESTIONS DUE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025, by 4:00 P.M.

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BID MINUTES
OUTCOME: NO BIDS RECEIVED. NO AWARDS MADE.