Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Midlothian, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a library; for paving for a library; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

The Owner will receive sealed bids for the renovation of an existing parking lot and other site improvements . The Work will include: Select demolition, site concrete, asphalt, striping, landscaping, new storage shed, fencing, flag pole, minor lighting and power connections, painting and restoration of structural steel and excavation. Work will also include minor modifications to the existing turf irrigation system. Bids will be a single contract, stipulated sum. Each Bid must be signed by the Bidder with his/her usual signature. Bids by partnerships must be signed with the partnership name by all members of the partnership, or an authorized representative, followed by the signature and title of the person signing. Bids by corporations must be signed with the name of the corporation, followed by the signature and title of the person authorized to bind it in the matter. All signatures must be in ink. When a corporation submits a Bid, its agent must present legal evidence that he has lawful authority to sign said Bid and that the corporation has a legal existence. In the event that any corporation organized and doing business under the laws of any foreign state is the successful Bidder, such corporation must present evidence before any Contract is executed that it is authorized to do business in the State of Illinois. Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the President or a Vice President (or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign), and the signature must be attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, and the corporate seal must be affixed. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown below the signature. Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner whose title must appear under the signature, and the official address of the partnership must be shown below the signature. Any corrections to entries made on the Bid forms shall be initialed by the person signing the Bid. When requested by Midlothian Public Library, satisfactory evidence of the authority of any signature on behalf of the Bidder shall be furnished. The Successful Bidders shall furnish sufficient insurance of guarantee of indemnity to the Midlothian Public Library, Architect, and Owner's representative against any and all claims which might arise for damages to persons or property due to the negligence of himself, his employees or agents during the construction of said improvements and until said improvement has been finally accepted as complete by the Midlothian Public Library. Successful Bidders shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State, Municipal and other local laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements which in any manner affect the conduct of the work, and with all Federal, State and local laws and policies of non-discrimination, sexual harassment, prevailing wages and others applicable thereto; and all such orders or decrees as exist at the present and which may be enacted later, of bodies or tribunals having jurisdiction or authority over the work, including but not limited to the Illinois Human Rights Act and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and no plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof will be considered. Bidders shall indemnify and save harmless Midlothian Public Library and all its officers, agents, employees and servants against any requirement, claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, order or decree, whether by itself or its employees. All Bidders must supply a certificate of eligibility to enter into public contracts. This project is subject to the State of Illinois Prevailing Wage requirements for Cook County, IL, and as such the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act shall be complied with in all applicable work to be performed at the Midlothian Public Library (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.) All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this Contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage, notice and record keeping duties. Contractor, and each of its Subcontractors, shall submit certified payroll to the Illinois Department of Labor stating each worker's name, address, telephone number, social security number, classification and the hourly wages paid each pay period, the number of hours worked each day and the starting and ending times each day. Each certified payroll shall be accompanied by the sworn affidavit required by the Act. All Contractors' bonds shall include such provision as will guarantee the faithful performance of such prevailing wage clause as provided by Contract (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq). The successful Bidder shall obtain, at its own expense, all permits and licenses which may be required to complete the Contract. The successful Bidder agrees to indemnify, protect, defend, and save Midlothian Public Library and its officers and employees, harmless against any demand for payment for the use of any patented material process, article, or device that may enter into the manufacture, construction, presentation or form a part of the work covered by the Contract. The Midlothian Public Library reserves the right to amend the Bid documents, including the plans, and specifications, Scope of Work Notes and Supplemental Conditions, at any time prior to the Bid opening, with reasonable notice to the Bid packet holders. The Bidder acknowledges that the Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. (the "Act"), places an obligation on Midlothian Public Library, to produce certain records that may be in the possession of Bidder. Bidder shall comply with the record retention and documentation requirements of the Local Records Retention Act 5 ILCS 160/1 et seq. and the Act and shall maintain all records relating to any work being done for the Midlothian Public Library in compliance with the Local Records Retention Act and the Act (complying in all respects as if the Bidder was, in fact, the Midlothian Public Library). Bidder shall review its records promptly and produce to the Midlothian Public Library within two business days of request by the Midlothian Public Library the required documents responsive to a request under the Act. If additional time is necessary to comply with the request, the Bidder may request the Midlothian Public Library to extend the time do so, and the Midlothian Public Library will, if time and a basis for extension under the Act permits, consider such extensions. Bidder further acknowledges that the Act, as amended and effective January 1, 2010, provides for severe criminal and civil penalties for willful failure to comply with its terms. Accordingly, Bidder does hereby agree, as an additional condition of being awarded a Bid or agreeing to contract with Bidder to provide labor, services or materials to the Midlothian Public Library, that it will hold harmless and indemnify, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees, the Midlothian Public Library and its Trustees, officers, agents and employees, against all damages incurred or penalties or fees assessed against it or them because of non-compliance with this agreement or the Act or the production requirements imposed under the Act. No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the Bid opening date without the consent of the Owner. Checks or drafts of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned as soon as practical, after opening and checking the Bids. The Bidder should visit the site of the proposed work and fully inform himself as to the facilities involved, the difficulty and restrictions concerning the performance of the Contract. No additional compensation will be authorized for a Bidder's failure to be fully informed of the existing conditions. If awarded the Contract, the Bidder will not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which such Bidder should have fully informed himself, because of his failure to have so informed himself prior to the bidding. The submission of a Bid shall be construed as conclusive evidence that the Bidder has made such examination as is required in this section and that the Bidder is conversant with local facilities and difficulties, the requirements of the Bid Package documents, and of pertinent, local, state and federal laws and codes, prevailing local labor and material markets, and has made due allowance in its Bid for all contingencies. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or parts thereof, or waive any technicalities and irregularities in the bidding, and to disregard all nonconforming or conditional Bids or counter-proposals that are in the opinion of the Owner, to be in the best interest of the Midlothian Public Library. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible Bidder. In determining the responsibility of any Bidder, Midlothian Public Library may take into account other factors in addition to financial responsibility, such as past records of its or other entity's transactions with the Bidder, experience, ability to work cooperatively with Midlothian Public Library and its staff, adequacy of equipment, ability to complete performance within necessary time limits, and other pertinent considerations such as, but not limited to, reliability, reputation, competency, skill, efficiency, facilities and resources. The Bid will be awarded in Midlothian Public Library's best interests based on these and other legally-allowable considerations. Midlothian Public Midlothian Library and its representatives and agents may make any investigations deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the Work. The Bidder shall furnish any information and data requested by the Midlothian Public Library for this purpose. Although price is a major consideration, product quality, references, service, delivery time and past experience, if applicable, will also be considered. No Bid will be considered unless the Bidder shall furnish evidence satisfactory to Midlothian Public Library that he has the necessary facilities, abilities, experience, equipment, and financial and physical resources available to fulfill the conditions of the Contract and execute the Project should the Contract be awarded to him.