Renovation of a multi-residential development in Dekalb, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

Proposals are desired for a single, lump sum General Construction contract which shall include all work related to the substantial modernization of two (2) traction elevators. All as described and shown in the Contract Documents, prepared by Alliance Architecture, 929 Lincolnway East, Suite 200, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Drawings, Specifications and other bidding documents will be available starting at 12:00 noon on September 25, 2018, at the offices of Alliance Architecture, 929 Lincolnway East, Suite 200, South Bend, Indiana 46601, phone 574-288-2052. Failure to observe this condition shall result in the forfeiture of the full amount of bidder's deposit. No partial sets will be issued. Instructions to Bidders and Plans and Specifications are on file in the Offices of the Architect, the Owner. Bids must include a bid guarantee made payable to the Housing Authority. Bid guarantees will be returned within 10 days of official bid opening, if requested, except for three selected qualified bidders. The unsuccessful bidders will have their bid guarantee returned after award of contract, if requested. The successful bidder must be fully insured and provide an assurance as required by Instructions to Bidders. Additional bid requirements are outlined in Section 00210 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. All contractors and subcontractors must be in compliance with: Equal Opportunity Employment, Executive Order 11246 and Davis-Bacon wage rates as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor and adopted by the Housing Authority and as set forth in the Project Manual. Submission of U.S. Department of Labor payroll forms is required on a weekly basis. Contractors and subcontractors will commit themselves to making a good faith effort to meet the 10% goal of employing minorities and 5% goal of employing women. This publicly funded project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award the contract to the lowest, responsible and most responsive bidder and to waive any formalities or irregularities in the bids received. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the opening of the bids without the consent of the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority reserves the right to award a contract in the best interest of the Housing Authority. Furthermore, the Owner encourages Minority Business Enterprises and Women-Owned Businesses to submit a proposal for this project. To obtain contact information for Illinois MBE businesses, contractors are encouraged to contact: Mr. Marcos Peterson, Deputy Director Business Enterprise Programs Central Management Services 100 West Randolph Chicago, Illinois 60601 Phone: (800) 356-9206 E-Mail: BEP.CMS@illinois.gov.