Renovation of a mixed-use development in Mendon, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility.

Work consists of renovating two science labs which includes removal of existing science lab cabinets and counters, and installation of new flooring, cabinets, counters, and suspending ceiling system. Work will require new plumbing as required for new cabinet sinks. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the TOTAL BASE BID. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the Community Unit School District #4 equal to this amount will be an acceptable Bid Bond. 5. Pursuant to Section 10-20.21 of the School Code, awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder as reasonably determined by the Board of Education considering conformity with specifications, terms of delivery, quality and serviceability. In evaluating these factors, the Board will necessarily consider and compare (relative to the other bidders) the experience of the bidder on this type of project or similar projects, AND the performance history of the bidder regarding conformity with specifications, meeting terms of delivery and quality of work AND the performance history and ability of the bidder to complete the project on time, to service the product (including response time to service calls) and workmanship on the project. The board of education is not obligated to accept the lowest dollar bid and reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informali- ties, irregularities, technicalities, or defects in any bid should the board deem it in the best interest of the school district to do so. 6. Awards, if made, will be made within sixty (60) days following the opening of these bids. 7. Labor Statutes, Prevailing Wage Rates - In the employment and use of labor, contractors will be required to conform to all Illinois statutory requirements regarding labor and to pay not less than the prevailing rate of wages for all classifications of labor as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Prevailing wages are subject to change. Rates are available at the office of the Adams County Clerk, 521 Vermont Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301. Certified payroll records shall comply with the requirement of 820 ILCS 130/5.