National Park OSLAD Development

Sealed proposals for National Park OSLAD Development in Morton Grove, IL, shall be received at the Park District offices: 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053 until 10:00 a.m. local time, October 29, 2025, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Work generally includes concrete paving, engineered wood fiber, poured-in-place surfacing, fencing, playground equipment, picnic shelter, drinking fountain, and landscaping.

Bid documents will be available from Accurate Repro, Inc.’s Planroom beginning October 10, 2025 at 11:00am. Plans are available for printing or download. Phone: (630) 428-4433. www.accurateplanroom.com.

Minority business firms are encouraged to submit bids. Successful contract bidders are also encouraged to utilize minority businesses as sub-contractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction.

This project is being financed, in part, with funds from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, "Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development” (OSLAD) grant program. Specifications require the submittal of a 10% Bid Surety with the proposal. In addition, the successful contractor(s) must be able to provide a satisfactory Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and required proof of insurance following the award of a contract.

All contracts for work herein are subject to all Park District rules and regulations, and providing for the payment of Cook County’s prevailing wage rate to all workers involved in these projects. All bids will remain firm for 60 days after the bid opening. The Morton Grove Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities on a bid, and to accept the lowest responsible bid that serves the best interests of the Park District.