THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, that the sealed bids will be received for the following improvement: Crown Road Stormwater Improvements Project.
Said bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, on the 11th day of August 2026, at the office of the Village Clerk, in the Village of Franklin Park, located at 9500 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 and will be publicly opened and read at that time.
The Bidding documents can be downloaded from QuestCDN via the Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) website http://cbbel.com/bidding-info/ or at www.questcdn.com under Login using QuestCDN #10253635 for a non-refundable charge of $30.00. A QuestCDN login will be required. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. The engineer has been authorized to refuse to issue plans, specifications and proposals to any person, firm, or corporation that he or she considers to be unqualified. Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided. No proposals will be issued to bidders after 10 a.m. on the 11th day of August 2026. All proposals or bids offered must be accompanied by a bid bond, cash, or certified check made payable to the Village in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the proposal as a guarantee that if the proposal is accepted a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract is properly secured.
No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park for a period of 60 days after the scheduled time of closing bids.
The bidder is specifically advised that the Village is a Subrecipient of the County of Cook of a grant pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, pursuant to an agreement entered into between the County of Cook and the Village. Payments to the contractor will be made by the Village and reimbursed by Cook County’s CDBG Program in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid agreement. Further, in compliance with the Stevens Amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1989, the estimated total cost of this Project to be funded with federal dollars is two hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($200,000.00) and the exact dollar amount of federal funds which will be set aside for this project will be based on the contract amount awarded under this offering.
APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
All laborers and mechanics employed by the Contractor or Subcontractor(s) on construction work for this Project shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, (U.S.C. Sections 76-276a-5), and shall receive overtime compensation in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Sections327-333), and the Contractor and Subcontractor(s) shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to these Acts and other applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Secretary of Labor has, with respect to the labor standards specified in this Section, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Number 14 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. Section 133z-15) and Section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as amended, (40 U.S.C. Section 276c).
All contracts and Subrecipients for the construction or repair shall include a provision for compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act” (18 U.S.C. Section 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR Part 3).
Each bidder is required to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity for the Community Development Block Grants, a copy of which is on file with the Village Clerk and is available for inspection.
Each bidder is required to be registered in the Federal Government databank for contractors at SAM.gov and have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in the system.
Each bidder is required to comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (HUD proposes a waiver for infrastructure projects whose total is an amount equal to or less than $250,000.00).
Compliance with “Section 3”, which calls for affirmative action by the Contractor to train and/hire lower income residents of the Project area and to subcontract with local, small businesses is required on this Project.
An explanation of the applicable federal requirements previously mentioned is provided in the Special Provisions of the Bid Specifications and Davis-Bacon Packet.
The successful bidder for the construction of the improvement will be required to file a performance bond and payment bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid, with sureties to be approved by the President and Board of Trustees, which performance bonds shall be conditioned upon proper and faithful performance by the Contractor of the work specified in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore, according to the time and terms and conditions of the contract; and also that the bidder and contractor shall properly pay all debts incurred by the Contractor in the execution of the work, including those for labor and materials furnished.
The Contractor shall be required to furnish sufficient insurance or guaranty of indemnity to the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. and the County of Cook, Illinois, against any and all claims which might arise for damages to persons or property due to the negligence of the Contractor or Subcontractor(s), or their officers, agents, employees or servant during the construction/demolition of said improvement and until the said improvement has been finally accepted as complete by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, the right to reject any and all proposals or bids is reserved.
PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, COOK COUNTY, JULY 23RD, 2026
THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT: 2026 SEWER LINING PROGRAM consists of installation of cured in place pipe lining (CIPP) of approximately 10,200 linear feet of sanitary sewer ranging in diameters from 8-inch to 21-inch located in an industrial area in the northwest portion of the Village of Franklin Park. The work will include bypass pumping of the existing sewer flow, reinstatement of the existing lateral services, and all testing required for lining installation.
BID DEADLINE: 10:00AM LOCAL TIME, THURSDAY JULY 30TH, 2026.
NOTICE: Sealed proposals for the 2026 SEWER LINING PROGRAM will only be received by The Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, at the office of the Village Clerk, 9500 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, until the Bid Deadline. Each proposal shall be submitted in an opaque envelope prior to the time and date set forth in the Bid Deadline. Each proposal shall be addressed to the Village Clerk and shall bear on the face of the envelope the name of the bidder and a statement that it is to be opened for the contract at the date and hour as set forth in the Bid Deadline. Immediately after the bid deadline, the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Village reserves the right to defer, postpone, delay, or reschedule the Bid Opening for such time and to such date as the Village, in its sole discretion, determines is in the best interest of the Village.
BID SECURITY: Bid Security in the amount of not less than five (5) percent of the Bid shall accompany each Bid in the form of bid bond, cash, certified check, cashier's check or draft payable to The Village of Franklin Park.
CONTRACT SECURITY: The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded shall be required to furnish either both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit acceptable to the Village for 100 percent of the Contract Price, in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
AWARD OF CONTRACT AND RIGHTS RESERVED: The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on criteria set forth by the Village. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, award each schedule individually, and to waive any informalities or technicalities in bidding. The Village shall, in its sole discretion, determine what does or does not constitute an informality or technicality, and, in submitting a Bid, the Bidder agrees to be bound by that determination. No contract will be awarded to any person or entity that is in arrears to the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois upon any debt or contract with the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, or who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois.
WAGE RATES AND INSURANCE: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish certificates and policies of insurance as stated in Article 7.0 of the Instructions to Bidders. CONTRACTORS must provide Certified Monthly Payroll Reports showing compliance with the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, (30 ILCS 570), et seq., and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Bidding Documents can be obtained via the Village’s QuestCDN site at:
QUESTIONS REGARDING BIDDING DOUCMENTS: Questions about the project or Bid Documents should be addressed to MARK WEBER from SMITH LASALLE, INC. at:
mweber@smithlasalle.com
PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, COOK COUNTY, JULY 2ND, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK AT 3010 MANNHEIM ROAD
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Franklin Park (the “Village”) adopted Resolution No. 2324-R-18 declaring a parcel of real property located at 3010 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois (the “Property”) as surplus property. A copy of Resolution No. 2324-R-18 is printed below. A copy of the Appraisal of the Property, identified as Exhibit B of Resolution No. 2324-R-18, is available in the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, Village of Franklin Park, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 or at www.villageoffranklinpark.com. The Village will contemplate the sale of the Property to a party able to develop an acceptable retail commercial development project on the Property. In the event of questions, please contact Nicholas Walny, Director of Community Development and Zoning, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, or at (847) 671-4800.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2324-R-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY THE VILLAGE OWNED
PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3010 MANNHEIM ROAD AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE STAFF TO MARKET THE PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT and DIRECT THE VILLAGE CLERK TO MAKE A COPY OF THE APPRAISAL
OF THE PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY
WHEREAS, the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a duly organized and existing municipal corporation created under the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois and under the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as from time to time supplemented and amended; and
WHEREAS, The Village owns a vacant parcel of undeveloped property commonly known as 3010 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois that is zoned C-3 General Commercial District, as described in the Village of Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance, and identified as Lots 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 (except that part of Lot 77, conveyed to the State of Illinois by deed recorded as document number 25383996), 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82 consisting of approximately 1.29 acres or 56,480 square feet, and further identified by permanent index numbers (PINs) 12-29-212-002-0000, 12-29-212-003-0000, 12-29-212-008-0000, 12-29-212-009-0000 and 12-29-212-013-0000 and as legally described on Exhibit A (the “Property”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park (the “Corporate Authorities”) find that the Property is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to or serve any viable use to the Village and that the sale of the Property will eliminate burdensome maintenance cost, provide needed funds, and generate tax revenue for use in the general fund of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities further find that the Property serves no public use to the residents of the Village and is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of Village residents to sell the Property; and
WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code sets forth a procedure for the sale of municipal-owned surplus real property by Village staff after ascertaining the value of the surplus real estate by written appraisal and making said appraisal available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, the Village ascertained a written appraisal report for the Property, dated January 24, 2024, which was prepared by Mary Wagner, MAI, of Praedium Valuation Group, 1658 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite B, PMB 5460, Chicago, Illinois, 60647 (the “Appraisal”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Appraisal found that the current market value or appraised value of the Property in its “as is” condition is $540,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Appraisal is on file and available for inspection or copying in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Franklin Park as well as on the Village’s website to any interested party; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it best to allow Village staff in the Department of Community Development to market the Property for sale for a commercial retail development and present to the Corporate Authorities for consideration a sale and development agreement for the Property that will complement and enhance the commercial corridor around the Property and benefit the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it is in the best interests of the Village to allow Village staff to conduct the sale of the Property as provided in 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. That the above recitals and legislative findings are found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in their entirety.
Section 2. The Property, as herein described, is hereby determined, and declared by the Corporate Authorities to be surplus real estate of the Village.
Section 3. The Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to seek commercial retail development proposals and to review, recommend, and present a proposal and sale and development agreement for the Property to the Corporate Authorities in accordance with this Resolution and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.
Section 4. The officials, officers, employees, engineers, and attorneys of the Village are hereby authorized to undertake the necessary steps to present a proposal and final agreement for the sale of the Property to the Corporate Authorities, as contemplated herein.
Section 5. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution at the first opportunity following its passage in a newspaper published within the Village and to make available a copy of the Appraisal for public inspection by any interested party.
Section 6. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.
Section 7. All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 8. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois this 4th day of March 2024, pursuant to a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Avitia, Hagerstrom, Johnson, Ruhl, Special, Ybarra
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED by the President of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois on this 4th day of March 2024.
APPROVED:
/s/ Barrett F. Pedersen
Barrett F. Pedersen, Village President
ATTEST: /s/ April Arellano
April Arellano, Village Clerk
Exhibit A
Legal Description of Property
LOTS 73 THROUGH 82, BOTH INCLUSIVE, (EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOT 77, CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS BY DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 25383996 AND DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 77; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 77, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEAST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 77, WHICH IS 15.00 FEET NORTH (AS MEASURED ALONG SAID EAST LINE) OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 77; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING), IN FRANKLIN MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 20 ACRES (EXCEPT THE NORTH 68.00 FEET THEREOF) OF THE NORTH 40 ACRES OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 19, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 17634777, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Permanent Index Numbers (PINs): 12-29-212-002-0000, 12-29-212-003-0000, 12-29-212-008-0000, 12-29-212-009-0000 and 12-29-212-013-0000
Property commonly known as 3010 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131