The Champaign Public Library seeks to complete an interior renovation converting a lower-level storage space into a new 8000 sf teen area including a new level 1 communicating stair. The Library will remain open and maintain a workable schedule to minimize public and staff inconvenience. ALL questions pertaining to this Bid must be submitted in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the deadline for submission to: Addie Domasica Project Executive F.H. Paschen (773) 444-1472 adomasica@fhpaschen.com Bidders shall submit with each bid a bid bond reflecting TEN PERCENT (10%) of the total bid amount in the form contained in the bid documents. The bond shall be secured by a certified check, letter of credit, bank draft, bank cashier's check or surety licensed to do business in the State of Illinois. The bond shall be payable without condition to the Champaign Public Library for the same amount. Bid security deposited by the successful bidder shall be retained or drawn on as liquidated damages in the event that bidder fails to deliver fully executed contract documents, performance security, or certificates of insurance to the Champaign Public Library within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the Champaign Public Library sends the Notice of Award to that bidder. By submission of the bid, the bidder acknowledges the impracticability of calculating actual damages which would be suffered by the Library and agrees that the full amount of the bid bond represents reasonable liquidated damages. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment and Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount within fourteen (14) days of the Notice of Award. The bond shall be secured by a certified check, letter of credit, bank draft, bank cashier's check or surety licensed to do business in the State of Illinois and made payable to the Champaign Public Library A workforce participation goal of 20% MBE and 15% WBE. Workforce participation goals refer to the percentage of minority and female individuals employed on a project. The Champaign Public Library, reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions thereof and to waive any formality or technicality in any bids in the interest of the Library. The criteria for selection of the lowest responsible bidder are set forth in Section 12.5-38 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as amended and the bid documents. *The list of planholders and/or interested bidders is not being tracked by the stakeholders involved with this project. If you are an interested contractor and wish to be listed as a bidder, please notify our editorial staff at addtobidlist@constructconnect.com.
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