The Village is seeking Bids from qualified plumbing contractors for the replacement of lead and/or galvanized water service lines from the curb stop into the residence as described herewith. Water service lines to be upgraded with this program will be one inch copper from the main to the curbstop, having been previously upgraded through the Village Capital Improvement Program, and lead or galvanized into the structure. The locations and lengths of service line are estimated for bidding purposes. The Bidder shall provide a Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price. The attached form may be used or the bidder may provide a cashier’s check or a certified check in the amount specified. Bid bond amounts shall be based on all proposed work where estimated amounts have been provided by the Village of Oak Park. Do not include unit price amounts where work is “On-Demand” or “As Required”. The Bid Bonds, cashier’s checks or certified checks will be returned once the selected bidder has entered into an Agreement for this work and provided the Contract Bond. The initial contract term shall be from the date of award to December 31, 2024. The Village of Oak Park intends to suspend work on this contract by November 27th, 2024 due to having suitable conditions to patch the road. Any work performed after November 27th would be on an emergency basis. The Contractor shall invoice the Village for the Work provided pursuant to this Contract the rates set forth in its Proposal. The term of this Contract may be extended in writing for up to two (2) additional one (1)-year periods of time pursuant to the consent of the parties. Work shall begin within fourteen (14) days from the Notice to Proceed from the Water & Sewer Project Manager, James Eggen, as locations are assigned. All work shall be completed in accordance with the detailed specifications set forth herein this document. The Contractor shall be responsible for becoming a licensed Contractor in the Village. It is also understood that all plumbing work on this contract will be completed by a Licensed Plumbing Contractor in the State of Illinois. The Village Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or to waive technicalities, or to accept any item of any bid. Information is available from the Water & Sewer Project Manager, James Eggen at 708-358-5700 or jeggen@oak-park.us.
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