Contractors are invited to submit an offer for the Southeast Learning Center Demolition. The project consists of demolition and site restoration at the Southeast Learning Center, 1900 E, Cleveland Ave., Decatur, IL 62521, including asbestos abatement. A single stipulated sum bid will be received for all Work. A Bid Bond and Performance and Payment Bond will be required. The Owner reserves the right So accept or reject any or all offers, or to waive any informalities in the bidding. The successful bidder must agree to conform to the current rules and regulations of the Fair Employment Practices Commission. Attention is called to securing the site: The successful contractor who is awarded the project shall secure the site with a construction fence within 10 days of receiving the Notice of Award. Attention is called to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goals, The Owner has established a goal of fifteen percent (15%) participation by minority business enterprises (MBE) as subcontractors or suppliers for the construction contract value of this project per Decatur Public School policy, Operational Services, 4:61." Bidders are required to use any and all good faith efforts to meet or exceed the MBE goals prior to the time of bid submittal. Only vendors who are certified by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Business Enterprise Program (BEP), City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) or City of Decatur Public Housing Authority as of the date of the bid opening will be considered in determining whether the bidder meets the participation goal. Attention is called to Workforce Minority Participation goals. Owner has established a goal of twenty percent (20%) of the total hours worked to be performed by minority workers. Attention is called to the provisions of iiqual Employment Opportunity Contractor shalf not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages as determined by the Illinois Department of Lacor to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12)Contractors shall submit
questions prior to 12:00 p.m. on November 26, 2021,
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