Renovation of a parking garage in Maywood, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a parking garage.

Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "District") is soliciting Bids for the above referenced project. The work includes, but is not limited to, making HVAC related improvements to an existing ~41,000 sq. ft. vehicle maintenance garage. Work includes demolition of an existing low-pressure steam (15 psi) by a 2,800 MBH steam boiler system (boiler, pipes and heaters), demolition of existing forced air furnaces, exhaust systems, and associated elements; and installation of infrared heaters, forced air furnaces, unit heaters, electric heaters, high velocity low speed fans, air conditioning units, air cooled condensing units, one high speed overhead coiling door and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. During the bid process, all inquiries must be directed in writing and/or emailed to the District's Purchasing Agent as follows: Purchasing Agent Forest Preserve District of Cook County 69 W Washington Street, Suite 2060 Chicago, IL 60602 Fax: (312) 603-9961 Email: fpd.purchasing@cookcountyil.gov All questions must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. May 22, 2019. The District seeks the following participation goals with respect to Minority-owned Business Enterprises ("MBE") and Women-owned Business Enterprises ("WBE") for this project: 24 % MBE participation goal and a 10 % WBE participation goal This determination is based upon the scope of work, estimated project cost and the availability of certified MBEs and WBEs that are certified to provide the type of work needed to successfully complete this project. Collectively, MBEs and WBEs shall be deemed "MBE/WBEs". Bidders requiring assistance in meeting these goals are encouraged to contact: Contract Compliance Administrator Forest Preserve District of Cook County (312) 603-8342 Email: sergio.silva@cookcountyil.gov Work shall be substantially completed October 3, 2019 (within 120 calendar days from the date that the District issues the Notice of Award (anticipated to be no later than June 26, 2019) . Substantial completion is the stage in the progress of the Work, as defined in the General Conditions, or a designated portion thereof, that is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so that the Owner can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use. Liquated damages clause in Section GC-4(g) is applicable to the Work. The Contract shall end within 90 calendar days from the Substantial Completion date. The Contract end date is the date on which all Work shall be completed in accordance with the Contract Documents for the referenced project. (Work includes, but is not limited to, request for Final Payment and excludes any warranty related work.) If the Contractor does not employ tradesmen, the Contractor is exempt from the apprenticeship and training provisions of the Responsible Bidder Ordinance. As per the Responsible Bidder Ordinance For Construction Contracts as defined in the Forest Preserve District Code of Cook County (Code) Section 1-8- 2.S(5), all Contractors and subcontractors employing tradesmen shall be participants in active apprenticeship and training programs approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and shall submit evidence of such participation.