Renovation of a library in Decatur, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

Project No-C1-4749A, 2122TB Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from Architectural Expressions, LLP, 113 lllini Drive Forsyth, Illinois 62535 In addition to project' questions, the opportunity will be provided to discuss the City's minority participation goals 'Attendance is required to bid on this project.ln response to questions arising at the meeting, minutes of the meeting will be distributed to the bidders. The following Minority Participation Goals for Public Works Contracts are in effect for this contract: (1) Ten percent (10%) of the total dollar amount of the contract should be performed by Minority Business Enterprises if subcontracting opportunities are available and/or 10% of the total dollar amount of the contract should be for the purchase of goods, material, and equipment to Minority Business Enterprises (2) Eighteen percent (18%) of the total hours worked should be performed by minority workers. All Contractors shall provide evidence of meeting the Citys minority participation goals prior to the award of this project and prior to all payments made for work completed or provide the City of Decatur documentation on their good faith efforts to comply with the participation goals Required information and documentation is included in the Project Manual and is to be submitted with the bid proposal. The Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois reserves the right to accept, renegotiate or reject any or all proposals and to waive any variance from the requirements of the instruction for bidders. The Council further reserves the right to award the contract to the bidder which, in the opinion of Council, will best serve the public interest, and the criteria listed herein shall be subordinate to the discretion of Council with regard thereto. ith rega At the discretion of the Council required items may be submitted after the bid opening if there is sufficient compliance with instructions at the time of the bid opening to permit the City to determine the price bid. Illinois Human Riqhts Act applies. Questions regarding these specifications should be directed to Ken Knox (217) 877-4620.