Request for Bids – Bedford Park
REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Village of Bedford Park Public Works Department is asking for bids to build a garage 40 feet by 40 feet with 1 man door and 1 over head door 12 feet high by 14 feet wide with concrete foundation. This building will be next to garage at 7649 W 64th Place. Please send all bids to the Bedford Park Village Hall, 6701 S Archer Road, Bedford Park IL 60501, Attention: VILLAGE GARAGE BID.. Bids need to be at the Bedford Park Village Hall by 12:00pm on July 10, 2023. Any questions contact Public Works Superintendent Kevin Ormins at (708) 458-4038.
The Village reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.
By Order of
PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Village of Bedford Park
A Home Rule Unit of Government
Cook County of Illinois
Local News
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