Demolition and site work for a residential development in Effingham, Illinois. Completed plans call for the demolition of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

All questions arising under this article shall be decided by the Engineer subject to arbitration. The proposed work is officially known as "DEMOLITION 1401 & 1403 NORTH 4(TM) STREET" for the City ofEffingham, Illinois. The project shall consist ofthe demolition of two houses, outbuildings, concrete silos, miscellaneous pavement, trees and other miscellaneous items. o The primary structure at 1401 N. 4th Street consists of a 2-story brick home with a first floor of approximately 1,905 SF, a second floor of approximately 1,270 SF and a full basement of approximately 1,270 SF. o The second structure is a detached garage of approximately 900 SF, with complete concrete flooring and foundation. o The third structure is approximately a 2,330 SF two-story barn with an additional approximately 3,050 SF of concrete pavement surrounding it as well as a concrete floor and foundation. o The fourth structure is a single-story barn (approximately 1,130 SF) with concrete foundation and concrete entrance slab. o The fifth structure is a single-story barn (approximately1,780 SF) with concrete foundation and entrance slab. o The sixth structure is a storage shed (approximately 445 SF) with concrete foundation and entrance slab. o The seventh structure is a silo barn (approximately 1,890 SF) with a concrete foundation and entrance. The two concrete silos (approximately 250 SF each) are attached to the back side ofthe structure, a concrete parking area at the front entrance, a connecting walkway to the other buildings, and a large concrete flowerpot in the center of the parking area. o The eighth structure is a concrete base from a previous grain silo. o The ninth structure at 1403 N 4th Street consists of a one-story home of approximately 1,620 feet and an entrance driveway constructed of aggregate base course. Asbestos removal and abatement shall be in a separate contract. Each proposal shall contain the name of every person or firm interested in the same and shall be accompanied by a bid bond, bank cashier's check, bank draft or certified check for not less than five (5) percent ofthe amount ofthe bid. A surety bond for the full amount ofthe award is required. Failure on the part ofthe contractor to deliver the materials within the time specified or to do the work as specified herein will be considered just cause to forfeit the surety. The City of Effingham 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. 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. It is anticipated that a Notice of Award of a contract will be issued within 30-to-45 days of the date bids are received and that a Notice to Proceed will be issued within 10 days of the date of the Notice of Award if contractor provides proper insurance and bonding in a timely manner. Work on this project is subject to the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Contractor shall not pay less than prevailing wages to all laborers, workman, and mechanics or any other trade performing work under this contract and shall comply with the requirements ofthe act stated above. Prevailing Wages, as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor and the current prevailing wages in effect at the time of the work, as established by the City of Effingham. The submission of monthly certified payrolls to the City of Effingham will be required. Work on this project is subject to the Illinois Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Project Act as enacted by P.A. 95-0635.