19-389 VAC LOBBY DESK

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals for the Fox Valley Park District VAC Lobby Desk will be received at the Cole Center – Oak Room, 101 West Illinois Avenue., Aurora, IL 60506 until Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 3:30 p.m. (local time) where all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud thereafter. Bids must be received in a sealed envelope addressed with the name of the Bidder, Owner, Project name, and date and time of the Bid. There will be a pre-bid meeting September 24, 2019, 3:30 p.m. (local time) at the job site.

The Work includes custom millwork for a new welcome desk. Electrical, window and door work,
painting shall be performed under separate contracts. Project location is in the main lobby of the Vaughn Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail Aurora, IL 60506.

Bid documents will be available beginning Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Vesco Reprographic, located at 1351 Aucutt Road, Montgomery, IL, 60538, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Phone (630) 896-2115, www.vescoplanroom.com. Plans are available digitally to view or download. Downloading, printing and shipping costs shall be the responsibility of the bidder. All addendum and associated Bid Documents shall be issued through the Vesco Plan Room. The Fox Valley Park District shall not be responsible for information received or not received through any other source.

Specifications require the submittal of a 10% Bid Surety with the proposal. Following the award of the contract, the successful contractor(s) must be able to provide a satisfactory Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and required proof of insurance.

All contracts for work herein are subject to all District rules and regulations, and are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (812 ILCS 130/1-12).

All bids will remain firm for ninety (90) days after the bid opening. Fox Valley Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive bid formalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid that serves the best interests of the District.

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids for this project. The successful contract bidder(s) are encouraged to utilize minority and women-owned businesses as sub-contractors for supplies, equipment, services and construction.