Site work and new construction of a municipal facility in North Riverside, Illinois. Completed plans call for the construction of a one-story above grade municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

The work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a new one story building, utility and site improvements, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. During the bid process, all inquiries must be directed in writing and emailed to the District's Purchasing Agent as follows: Email: fpd.purchasing@cookcountyil.gov All questions must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. September 8, 2020. 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 Submission of a Certificate of Intent to Comply with the Cook County Resident Employment is required for all construction projects over $100,000. Work shall be substantially completed within 290 calendar days from the date that the District issues the Notice to Proceed. 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 75 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.) When required, the Bid shall be accompanied by either a cashier's check, a certified check, a bank draft or a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) or more of the Bid, which shall be used for the Bid Security Deposit. The Bid Security Deposit is to be attached to the Bid Deposit Form, which shall be submitted with the Bid. All certified checks or cashier's checks shall be drawn on an accredited bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois. All Bid Bonds must be issued by a company, licensed in the State of Illinois with a general rating of "A- ", and the insurance company must have a rating of class seven or higher in the Financial Size Category. This information is available in Best's Key Rating Guide - Property and Casualty. Any Bid submitted contrary to these provisions shall be rejected. Any Bid not properly executed in the opinion of said Purchasing Agent shall be rejected. When required, the bid shall be accompanied by a surety statement from a qualified Surety Agency indicating bidder's ability to obtain valid and enforceable Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the full amount of the bid, should the Contract be awarded to the Bidder. The actual bond shall be provided within fourteen (14) days of the notice of award. Any successful bidder awarded a public works Contract or subcontract with the District must provide certified payroll documentation, with each payment request, that it is in compliance with prevailing wage regulations. Payment will be withheld if the Contractor or subcontractor fails to provide the certified payroll with the payment request.