This is a public tender notice from the Village of Wilmette, Illinois, for the painting of street light poles. The project involves preparing surfaces, priming, and painting up to seventy-four (74) street light poles and sixty (60) base covers. The work is to be performed between June 1, 2026, and October 16, 2026. Penalties will be assessed for late completion. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in similar work. All questions must be submitted in writing by May 14, 2026. Bids are due and will be opened on May 21, 2026, electronically via demandstar. com. The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act applies to this work. Successful bidders will be required to provide performance and payment bonds.
The bid notice states that the work can begin as early as Monday, June 1, 2026, and must be completed by Friday, October 16, 2026. The notice also mentions that liquidating damages of $50 per pole per workday will be assessed until the work is completed.
The bid notice indicates that payment of invoices with the Village's purchase order number will be due within 30 days of completion of the work, acceptance by the Village, and receipt of the invoice. Invoices received without the purchase order number will be due within 45 days. The Village will retain 10% of the contractor's progress payments until final completion and acceptance of all work.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants that the work shall be done in a workmanlike manner in strict accordance with the contract and guarantees that the labor, material, and equipment will be free of defects for a period of two (2) year from the date of substantial completion, unless otherwise provided.
The bid notice states that the work shall be awarded to the responsible bidder who submits the responsive bid that is most advantageous to the Village. The Village reserves the right to waive any technicalities, irregularities or award in part or in whole or to not award at all, reject any and all bids, and may order a readvertisement for new bids or whatever is in the best interest of the Village.
Bidders must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a continuously operating entity engaged in the performance of similar work.
The bid notice mentions liquidating damages of $50 per pole per workday will be assessed until the work is completed.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The last datetime for questions is 05/14/2026 at 2:00 PM local time. No clarifications, interpretations or addenda shall be issued after 2:00 PM local time on 05/19/2026.