From time to time the Village of Lake Bluff issues Requests for Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids for specific projects. Pursuant to the Village's Purchasing Manual, projects consisting of goods, services and overall public works in excess of $20,000 will undergo the competitive bidding process. Other projects may also be competitively proposed or bid at the discretion of the Village.
Electricity Aggregation (Closed)
The Village of Lake Bluff and other members of the North Shore Electrical Aggregation Consortium (including Highland Park, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Glencoe, Northbrook, and Skokie) are soliciting opt-out municipal electric aggregation proposals on behalf of their residents and eligible businesses.The NSEAC seeks proposals to provide (i) traditional opt-out aggregation where a vendor offers a margin and/or fixed-price option competitive with ComEd retail rates, as well as (ii) a structure where the vendor matches the ComEd rate and provides a contribution of funds and/or renewable energy credits to the host municipality. For full details, consult the Request for Proposals. Proposers should note the following important dates:
- Monday, March 10 - Request Issued
- Friday, March 19 @ 2 p.m. - Optional pre-bid conference. Dial (563) 999-2090 and enter access code 432502
- Monday, March 22 @ 4 p.m. - Due date for written questions
- Wednesday, March 24 - Responses provided to questions
- Monday, March 29 @ 4 p.m. - Deadline for proposals
Commercial & Residential Solid Waste Franchise Agreements (Closed)
The Village of Lake Bluff is accepting proposals for qualified firms to collect municipal waste, recyclable materials, and landscape waste / food scraps throughout the Village. The Village requests separate proposals for residential waste hauling (initial term 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2027) as well as the Village's first commercial waste hauling franchise (initial term 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2027, with exclusivity starting 15 months after the award date as required by law). The Village will evaluate awarding both franchises to a single firm and may do so if such an award is in the best interest of the Village.For full details, consult the following documents:
- Residential Waste Collection Services RFP
- Commercial Waste Collection Services RFP
- Addendum No. 1 for Residential & Commercial Services RFPs - Issued February 3, 2021
Proposers should note the following important dates:
- Wednesday, January 6, 2021 @ 8:30 a.m. - RFPs Issued
- Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - Optional Pre-Bid Meetings - 8:30 a.m. (Residential) & 9:30 a.m. (Commercial)
- Monday, January 25, 2021 @ 4 p.m. - Deadline for Inquiries Via E-mail
- Wednesday, February 10, 2021 @ 4 p.m. - Deadline for Proposals
Village Hall Interior Paint (Closed)
The Village of Lake Bluff is accepting proposals to repaint the interior of Village Hall located at 40 E. Center Ave. For full details, consult the Request for Proposals as well as these floor plans. Proposers should note the following important dates:- Monday, February 15 - Request Issued
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 @ 10 a.m. - Optional Pre-Bid Meeting Via Zoom
- Monday, March 8 - Addendum No. 1 Issued
- Wednesday, March 10 - Addendum No. 2 Issued
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 @ 10:30 a.m. - Deadline for Proposals
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 @ 11 a.m. - Proposal Opening Via Zoom - Bid tabulation
Public Safety Building Exterior Paint (Closed)
The Village of Lake Bluff is accepting proposals to repaint the exterior of the Public Safety Building located at 45 E. Center Ave. For full details, consult the Request for Proposals. Proposers should note the following important dates:- Monday, February 15 - Request Issued
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 @ 10 a.m. - Optional Pre-Bid Meeting Via Zoom
- Monday, March 8 - Addendum No. 1 Issued
- Wednesday, March 10 - Addendum No. 2 Issued
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 @ 10:30 a.m. - Deadline for Proposals
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 @ 11 a.m. - Proposal Opening Via Zoom - Bid tabulation