This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in River Grove, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: Mr. John Lambrecht (708) 779-4048 or email johnlambrecht@triton.edu. The purpose of this bid and requirement is to supply snow plowing services at Triton College Campus in River Grove. Snow plowing services will be performed on an on call basis seven (7) days per week (Sunday through Saturday), including holidays. When called on, Contractor shall ensure that loading dock areas, roadways, and parking lots are cleared to permit access to the property by the start of business day, 7:00 a.m. Contractor to supply all labor, snowplows, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and safety equipment needed to complete the work. The Bidder shall have had a minimum of three (3) years, previous experience and possess manpower and equipment, financial resources, and an organization as herein specified to perform the type, magnitude, and quality of work specified. The Contractor shall furnish a complete list of vehicles and equipment to be used in servicing the contract as required by Triton College. The College reserves the right to require descriptive literature or specification sheets for each type of vehicle or equipment listed as it deems necessary to properly administer specifications of this contract. Upon request of the College, the Contractor shall demonstrate the equipment is suitable for the proposed services. The Contractor shall notify the College if there is any change in the number of vehicles or equipment being used. All vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in good working order and appearance, free of rust, and shall be clean at the start of each working day. No vehicle or equipment shall be operated on Triton Property that leaks any fluids from the engine or working mechanism. In the event that any vehicle or equipment is not properly operable, a substitute vehicle shall immediately be provided that complies with the terms herein. All vehicles shall display the name of the Contractor, a local phone number, and a vehicle identification number that is clearly visible on both sides. All vehicles and equipment must have a flashing amber light affixed to them while plowing for Triton College to ensure proper visibility Having examined the site of the work, and having familiarized himself with local conditions affecting the cost of the work and with all requirements of the specifications and duly issued addendum, hereby agrees to perform all work and furnish all labor, material and equipment specifically required of him by the specifications and such additional work may be included as related requirements in other divisions or sections of the specifications, exclusive of alternate bids. During the contract period, the Associate Vice President of Facilities or his designee shall assess the contractor's performance on the contract. In the event of a breach of the contract by the contractor or unsatisfactory performance as assessed by the AVP, or if the contractor performs in a manner that precludes the College from administering its functions in an effective and efficient manner and if, after thirty (30) days following written notice to the contractor, the contract may be cancelled, thereafter reserving the right to proceed against the contractor for any and all damages permitted by law arising from said breach and without penalty or further monies being owed to the contractor. The contractor shall not be held responsible for any failure determined to the satisfaction of the Associate Vice President of Facilities to be due to any action or inaction on the part of the College. The College reserves the right to award the contract to its best interests, to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in bidding, and to hold all bids for the bid guarantee period, a period of 60 days after bid opening PREVAILING WAGE: The contractor and each subcontractor shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of hourly wages for Work of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is performed and not less than general prevailing rate of hourly wages for legal holidays and overtime Work in the performance of Work under this contract, as established by the Illinois Department of Labor, pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 48, Section 39s-1 et seq. The contractor and each subcontractor hereby agree, jointly and severally to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from any and all claims, demands, liens or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever (including suits for injunctive relief) by the Illinois Department of Labor under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 48, Section 39s-1, et seq., or by any laborer, worker or mechanic employed by the contractor or the subcontractor who alleges that he has been paid for his services in a sum less than prevailing wage rates required by Illinois law. The Owner agrees to notify the Contractor or subcontractor of the pendency of such claim, demand, lien or suit. Contract Terms: The term is for seven (7) months and will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue through May 31, 2025 following approval by the Board of Trustees. Insurance Requirements. The contractor shall provide and maintain insurance in the amounts $2M / $5M and list the following as additional insured on a separate endorsement: "Triton College, District No. 504, its affiliates, officers, directors, trustees, volunteers, employees, and students." All such insurance shall not be cancelable without thirty (30) days prior written notice being given to the District. If written notice of the acceptance of this bid is mailed, telegraphed or delivered to the undersigned within the time noted herein, after the bid opening of bids or at any time thereafter before this bid is withdrawn, the undersigned agrees that he will execute a construction contract in accordance with the bid as accepted. He will obtain performance and payment bonds with such surety or sureties as the Owner may approve, cost of which shall be included in the base bid. Area of Work. The Area of work for snow removal is ALL Roads, Parking Lots, Loading Docks that are shown on the attached Exhibit F Triton College Site plan. Service Agreement. Contractor will be required to sign Triton Service Agreement. Sample is shown as attached Exhibit G