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

As evidence of good faith, each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft or certified check and made payable to the Village of Western Springs, Illinois, in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) or 10% of the bid price, whichever is greater, which shall be submitted to secure the Village against loss occasioned by failure of the bidder to abide by and comply with the terms of his bid. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish payment and performance bonds in the full amount of the bid or proposal, at the time a contract is awarded, to the Village of Western Springs by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Illinois and approved by the Village. Failure to produce acceptable bonds will constitute default and the bid bond will be forfeited. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the Village for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of closing bids. Bidders will be required to comply with all laws including those related to employment of labor and the payment of local prevailing wage rates. Each bidder shall satisfy the Village as to his ability, financial and otherwise, to perform the work specified. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any applicable bids for any reason, if it decides that such rejection is in the Village's interest, to reject any nonconforming bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to make award on that bid, which, in its opinion, is most advantageous to the Village. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals received after the time for opening will not be considered. Proposals must be signed by an authorized official of the contractor's organization, and the name of the official and his title typed below the signature. If the bidder is a corporation, the corporate seal must be affixed. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any applicable bids for any reason, if it decides that such rejection is in the Village's interest, to reject any nonconforming bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to make award on that bid, which, in its opinion, is most advantageous to the Village. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contact sum. Execution of the Contract by the Village is contingent upon receipt of acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds and Insurance Certificates. The Village reserves the right to require of any bidder, such information necessary to satisfy the Village of the bidder's qualifications and to withhold formal signing of the contract until such information is received. The successful bidder will be required to execute a contract in the form prescribed by the Village and must certify that the bidder is eligible to enter into public contracts under the Illinois Criminal Code, has a written sexual harassment policy and complies with Illinois Department of Revenue policies regarding taxes by executing the Certification attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and made a part hereof. Bidders will be required to comply with all applicable laws including those relating to the employment of labor and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and payment of the applicable prevailing wage. This contract will be awarded without discrimination in compliance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Responsibility of the bidders will be determined by factors in addition to financial responsibility, such as past records of its or other entities' transactions with the Village of Western Springs, experience, ability to work cooperatively with the Village and its Administration, 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 undersigned further agrees to be available to begin work and complete work, respectively, between May 1 and August 15 and must be completed within 30 days of work commencements, as provided for in the Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to by the Village, and to prosecute the work in such manner and with sufficient materials, equipment, and labor as will insure the providing of specified service within the time limit specified herein, it being understood and agreed that the providing of the specified service within the time limit and according to the maintenance schedule is an essential part of the Agreement. RFB Questions Due 12:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025 . All questions concerning this Request for Bids shall be directed to Diana Puga at (708) 246-1800 ext. 204 or dpuga@wsprings.com. Bidder, in submitting this proposal, hereby agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of the specifications and contract documents attached hereto. This proposal shall remain in force and effect for a twelve (12) month period from start date.