This municipal contract calls for the design, civil work, and erection of a new 90‑foot communication tower with associated antennas at 325 N. Cemetery Road in Gurnee, Illinois. The Village of Gurnee conducted an open sealed‑bid competition; the lowest bidder was disqualified and the award was made to Finish Excavating, Inc. for a firm‑fixed‑price of roughly $161 K. The work will involve site excavation, foundation concrete, structural steel erection, and antenna installation, all subject to Illinois prevailing‑wage requirements.
• Scope: 90‑ft tower, foundation, steel erection, antenna mounting.
• Procurement: Open sealed‑bid, full and open competition; award to second‑lowest qualified bidder.
• Value: Approx. $161,241 (firm‑fixed‑price).
• Requirements: $25 plan‑fee, bid bond, compliance with Illinois public‑works wage rules, addenda posted on Transparency Portal.