About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Village of Winnetka seeks bids for the Village Yards Geotechnical Study. The selected contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, consumables, and tools to drill ten soil borings for the proposed Yards Facility Generation Building, conduct laboratory testing on soil samples to establish foundation design parameters, and deliver a comprehensive geotechnical report. Work will take place onsite and offsite, commencing on or after December 7, with completion required by February 19, 2026. Bidders must submit one original bid package plus two copies in a sealed envelope to the Village Finance Department, or submit electronically via email to [email protected]. All bids must be received and time stamped no later than November 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time. Each proposal must include a security deposit of at least 10 percent of the price proposal in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond, and the awarded vendor must furnish performance and payment bonds.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Village of Winnetka
- Solicitation No.
- 026-021
Scope of work
- Drill ten soil borings related to the proposed Yards Facility Generation Building
- Perform continuous Standard Penetration Testing, soil classification, and sampling for first 5 feet, then every 5 feet
- Conduct laboratory testing on soil samples to establish foundation design parameters
- Retain laboratory samples for 60 days
- Provide written geotechnical report suitable for foundation and grading design
- Coordinate mobilization, on-site work areas, laydown, storage, and disposal of waste
- Provide site supervision and ensure daily housekeeping
- Properly store or dispose of boring materials
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Quality | Not specified |
| Reliability | Not specified |
| Capability | Not specified |
| Reputation | Not specified |
| Expertise of the bidders | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Requisite experience, ability, capital, facilities, and plant to commence and complete the Work
Documents to include with your response
- Completed and signed Contract form
- Schedule of Prices (Attachment B)
- Security deposit of at least 10 percent (Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond)
- Insurance certificates
- Addenda acknowledgements
Key dates
- Bid Issue Date
- 11/6/2026
- Questions due
- no later than November 16th, 2026
- Bid Opening Date
- 11/19/2026
- Bid Opening Time
- 11:00AM
- Contract start
- on/after December 7, 2026
- Contract completion
- by February 19, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit 1 original bid package plus 2 copies in a sealed envelope to Village of Winnetka, Attn: Finance Department, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, or electronically via email to [email protected].
Contract details
- Term
- Commence on/after December 7, 2026 and complete by February 19, 2026
- Place of performance
- 1390 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
- Insurance and bonding
- Minimum insurance coverage required naming Village as Additional Insured, with State of Illinois coverage and waiver of subrogation; Bid deposit of at least 10 percent of price proposal via Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond from surety rated A-X or better; Performance and payment bonds required for awarded bidder.
- Funding
- Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.)