Renovation of a water / sewer project in Nokomis, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Includes the removal, replacement, and testing of filter media and nozzles for the four (4) existing filter cells. There will be spot repair welding for filter #3 and #4. This work shall include all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, transportation, equipment, waste disposal, and services necessary and required to perform the project as set forth in the Contract Documents. Provided the Contractor furnishes proof of proper insurance and bonding in a timely manner, it is anticipated that a Notice of Award of contract will be issued within 30-to-60 days of the date bids are opened and that a Notice to Proceed will be issued within 10 days of the date of the Notice of Award. This Project shall reach Substantial Completion by September 15, 2023 and Final Completion by September 15, 2023. Completion dates and requirements are further outlined in the Agreement, document C-520. It is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of 45 days from opening thereof or it will be subject to forfeit the 5% Bid Bond provided with the bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the Treasure of the City of Nokomis or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Base Bid shall be submitted with each Bid. Funding for the Project will be through an IEPA Loan the following requirement listed below. "Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). Neither the State of Illinois nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting contract. The procurement will be subject to regulations contained in the Procedures for Issuing Loans from the Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC 276a through 276a-5) as defined by the United States Department of Labor, and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570), and the "Use of American Iron and Steel" requirements as contained in Section 436 of H.R. 3547, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. This procurement is also subject to the loan recipient's policy regarding the increased use of disadvantaged business enterprises per 40 CFR Part 33, as amended. The loan recipient's policy requires all bidders to undertake specified affirmative efforts at least sixteen (16) days prior to bid opening. The policy is contained in the specifications. Bidders are also required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in 41 CFR 60-4." No Pre-bid meeting will be held. The City of Nokomis reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive or not waive any informality in the bids, and to accept any bid which it deems most favorable to the City.