Clerk Reports Single Bid of $635,000 for Road Improvements

August 25, 2025/

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Monee Township Board Meeting | July 2025

Article Summary: Township Clerk Bobby Lathan reported that a recent bid opening for road improvements yielded only one proposal. The lone bid from Iroquois Paving came in at over $635,000.

Road Bid Key Points:

Sole Bidder: Iroquois Paving was the only company to submit a proposal for the township road improvements.
Bid Amount: The bid received was for $635,495.17.
Process: The invitation to bid was published in the Vedette on June 12, with the opening held on June 26.

The Monee Township Board on Thursday, July 17, 2025, received the results of a recent bid opening regarding township infrastructure improvements.

During the Clerk’s Report, Bobby Lathan informed the Board that the bid opening for township road improvements took place on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The bid invitation had been previously published on June 12.

Lathan reported that the process yielded only one bidder: Iroquois Paving. The bid submitted by the company totaled $635,495.17. The minutes did not record a vote to award the contract during this meeting.

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