Site work for a water / sewer project in Kankakee, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of theproposals without the consent of the Mayor and City Council for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduledtime of closing bids. A certified check/bank draft drawn ona solvent bank, cashier%3Fs check or bid bond, payable without condition to the City of Kankakee in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid shall be submitted with each proposal, as a guarantee that, if the proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract is properly secured. A performance bond in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the bid, with sureties to be approved by the Mayor and City Council for the faithful performance of the contract must be furnished by the successful bidder. All bids or proposals shall contain an offer to furnish a bond upon acceptance of such bid or proposal. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, to postpone the bid opening, or to advertise for new proposals, if in the judgment of the Mayor and City Council their best interests will be promoted thereby. The Contractor is advised that no work can begin on the project until the City obtains all required permits. The Contractor will be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates on this project as established by the Illinois Department of Labor. The Contractor shall also comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Bidder qualifications and experience will also be included in the basis for determining the lowest responsible bidder. Prequalification will be required to be submitted to the Engineer by all potential bidders prior to receiving a bid package. If in the opinion of the Engineer and the Mayor and City Council, an applicant would not be able to serve the best interest of the City of Kankakee, a proposal will not be issued to the applicant.