About this opportunity
AI summaryKane County is soliciting sealed proposals for the design-build and complete turnkey construction of a garage at the Fabyan Recycling Center in Geneva, Illinois. The requested scope includes architectural and engineering design, permitting, utility coordination, and full construction, along with lean-to fabrication, delivery, installation, and site restoration. Qualified U.S. organizations must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and Kane County Responsible Bidder Ordinance No. 23-340. A pre-proposal meeting and site visit will take place on November 23, 2026, at 10:00 am, and specification inquiries are due in writing by November 30, 2026, at 10:00 am. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by January 6, 2027, at 3:30 pm and must include a 5% bid bond. The County will evaluate submissions based on specification adherence, price, vendor qualifications and capabilities, and delivery or completion dates, awarding a firm-priced contract for the duration of the project.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Kane
- Solicitation No.
- 26-064-TK
Scope of work
- Design phase services including conceptual design, permitting, and engineering
- Complete turnkey construction and installation of a garage
- Detailing, fabrication, and delivery of materials
- Insulated lockable overhead door (16 feet by 8 feet)
- Insulated service door (36 inches by 80 inches) with keyed handle and deadbolt
- Drywall installation, priming, and painting on walls and ceiling
- Electrical service coordination including interior outlets and LED ceiling fixtures
- Heating and cooling compliance maintaining 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualification and Experience, Responder Background and Viability | 25% |
| Project Approach & Design, Plans, and Offers | 15% |
| Pricing Proposal and Fee Structures | 30% |
| Schedule & Responsiveness, Compliance | 20% |
| Client References/Similar Agencies & Project Completion | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience designing, constructing, and installing a garage of similar scale
- Experience working with municipal, county, or institutional clients
- Ability to provide turnkey construction and installation services
- Compliance with all applicable Illinois licensing requirements
- Compliance with Kane County Responsible Bidder Ordinance No. 23-340
- Not debarred or suspended on the System for Award Management (SAM)
Documents to include with your response
- RFP Response Form completed with authorized signature
- 5% Bid Bond
- Pricing or Fee Structure (including lump sum project cost and unit prices)
- Conceptual Design/Planning
- Minimum of three (3) client references for similar projects
- Proof of Certificate of Insurance
- Completed Contractor Disclosure Form (signed and notarized)
- Completed Familial Disclosure Form (signed and notarized)
- Responsible Bidder Requirements Form and supporting documentation
- Written Safety Policy Statement signed by company representative
Key dates
- RFP Date
- November 4, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Meeting & Site Visit
- 11/23/26 10:00 am
- Deadline for Exceptions to Proposal Language and Specification Inquiries
- 11/30/26 10:00 am
- Proposal Due Date
- 01/06/27 3:30 pm
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bidnet Direct
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to https://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty including one original response and one redacted copy in PDF if applicable; proposals must be tabulated into separate numbered sections responding to Sections I through VII.
Contract details
- Term
- Duration of the project
- Place of performance
- Kane County Fabyan Recycling Center, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Geneva, IL 60134
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability, Business Automotive Liability, Statutory Worker's Compensation, and Professional Liability (if applicable); 5% bid bond with submittal; 100% payment, performance, and labor and materials bond upon award within 10 calendar days.
- Funding
- Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12)