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

This project generally includes removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, asphalt overlay, concrete driveway and sidewalk removal and replacement, and boardwalk construction. For additional information and to download Bid Documents, please visit our website. Participants must register in full to be eligible to receive addenda and to submit a bid. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Contract Documents. Bids shall be accompanied by the proper bid security. The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY reserves the right to accept any bid or any part or parts or combinations thereof, to waive any informalities or irregularities, and to reject any or all bids. For questions regarding the project, contact Jason Buss at jbuss@fpdwc.org or 815-582-1619. For delivery of the bid documents, contact Elise Brazzale at ebrazzale@fpdwc.org or (815)722-9849. Award of Contract: Bids cannot be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bid opening. Bids will be reviewed by the Forest Preserve and presented to the Board of Commissioners for Award of Contract at their regular board meeting on June 13, 2024. The Forest Preserve will issue a written Notice of Contract Award to the successful Bidder. Execution of Contract: The successful Bidder will be required to execute a Contract with the Forest Preserve within 10 business days after receipt of the written Notice of Contract Award. Execution of the Contract shall include each of the following: A. Signing the Contract Agreement B. Submittal of a Performance, Material, and Payment Bond C. Submittal of a Certificate of Insurance D. Submittal of a Construction Schedule The Forest Preserve will issue a written Notice to Proceed upon Execution of the Contract. The Bid Security of the successful Bidder will be forfeited to the Forest Preserve as liquidated damages, not as penalty, when the successful Bidder fails to execute any part of the Contract within the specified time. The Forest Preserve reserves the option to accept any other Bid within 10 business days from such default. Such acceptance shall have the same effect on such Bidder as though he were the original successful Bidder. Commencement and Completion of the Work: Work shall begin within 10 business days of receipt of the written Notice to Proceed. Work shall be completed in accordance with the Contract Documents by August 30, 2024, as provided in the General Conditions, Article IV, Section 4.4. Small Business Enterprise Initiative: The Forest Preserve is committed to supporting "Small Businesses", "Minority Business Enterprises", "Female Business Enterprises", and "Persons with Disabilities Enterprises," as those terms are defined under Illinois law. The Forest Preserve has set a goal to secure up to 16% of the contracted amount for contracted services and improvement projects to such disadvantaged businesses. Such businesses are strongly encouraged to bid on Forest Preserve contracts