Site work and paving for a transportation facility in Rockford, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility; and for paving for a transportation facility.

The project work consists of the following major items and approximate quantities: Earthwork ` 9,360 CY, Pavement Cold Milling (Varies 2` to 8`) ` 146,720 SY, 8` Crushed Aggregate Base Course ` 3,720 SY, Asphalt Surface Course ` 27,690 Tons, Asphalt Base Course ` 21,750 Tons, Grooving ` 65,440 SY, Adjust Runway Light ` 91 EA, No. 8 AWG, 5 KV L-824, Type C Electric Cable in Duct or Conduit ` 75,000 LF, Concrete Encased Duct: 1-Way, 4-Way and 8-Way ` 18,260 LF, Non-Encased Electrical Conduit, 1-Way, 2-Inch ` 20,000 LF, 2` PVC Drain Pipe ` 1,107 LF, Runway/Taxiway/Threshold Lights ` 58 EA, Pavement Marking ` Waterborne ` 200,560 SF and Seeding and Mulching ` 2.0 AC. The Greater Rockford Airport Authority has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. It is the policy of the Greater Rockford Airport Authority to ensure that DBEs as defined in Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT`assisted contracts. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for the project has been established at 10% . Compliance with the requirements of the DBE Program Goals found in Volume #1 of the Specifications is a mandatory part of the bidding process. Contract award will be based in-part upon DBE participation. Each prospective bidder, in evidence of competence, to perform the type of construction or related construction required by the project description, shall furnish to the Chicago Rockford International Airport, Greater Rockford Airport Authority as a part of their prospective proposal, a current, certified or photostatic copy of a "Certificate of Eligibility" issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation in accordance with IDOT's instructions for Prequalification of Contractors. As an alternative to Illinois Department of Transportation pre-qualification, a contractor may submit a statement of experience and financial capability to the Airport along with their bid. Said statement shall provide information regarding the successful completion of a minimum of three projects of similar scope and magnitude within the last two (2) years including project reference who can verify the contractor`s role and satisfactory experience performing similar work. The statement will also provide a summary of any outstanding liens or judgments against the contractor or other factors that may interfere with the completion of this work. Finally, the Contractor shall provide a general summary of financial capability. Failure to demonstrate experience or financial capability will be considered cause for disqualification of a bidder. Additional information may be requested after the receipt of bids to further determine that a contemplated awardee is fully qualified to receive the award. Such statements and information shall be furnished immediately upon request. Federal Provisions This project is subject to the following Federal provisions, statutes and regulations by reference: Equal Employment Opportunity - Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60: Goals for Minority and Female Participation ` Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60: Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities ` 41 CFR Part 60 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ` 49 CFR Part 26: Davis-Bacon Act, as amended ` 29CFR Part 5. Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion ` 49 CFR Part 29. Foreign Trade Restriction ` 49 CFR Part 30 Buy American Certificate ` Aviation Safety and Capacity Act of 1990: A bid bond, cashier`s check, or a certified check made payable to the order of the Chicago Rockford International Airport in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid must be deposited by each bidder with his bid as guarantee that in case the contract is awarded to him, he will within fifteen (15) days thereafter, upon receipt of written notice of award, execute such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond. Upon failure to do so, he shall forfeit the deposit as liquidated damages and acceptance of the bid will be contingent upon the fulfillment of this requirement by the bidder. The checks or bid bonds of all, except the three (3) lowest responsible bidders, will be returned within ten (10) days after the bids are opened and read. The remaining checks or bid bonds will be refunded as soon as the contract and bond have been properly executed and approved. The successful bidder, as determined by the Owner, will be required to agree that no less than the prevailing rate of wages will be paid to all workmen, laborers, and mechanics performing their work under this contract. All proposals must be made on forms furnished within this set of Contract Documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance bond satisfactory to the owner in the amount of the contract. The owner reserves the right to waive or not to waive any irregularities in the bids and to reject any or all bids and to determine which is the lowest and best bid or combination of bids for the improvements.