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

2025 Sidewalk Replacement Program Phase I The proposed work is officially known as "2025 Sidewalk Replacement Program Phase I" for the City of Effingham, Effingham, Illinois. . The project shall consist of the removal and replacement of the sidewalks, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, and removal and replacement of driveway pavement shown herein and other miscellaneous work. 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 of the amount of the bid. A surety bond for the full amount of the award is required. 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 It is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of 45 days from its opening thereof or it will be subject to forfeit the 5% Bid Bond provided with the bid.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 SCOPE OF WORK The work included in this section consists of removal of existing sidewalk, replacing sidewalk, installing detectable warnings, removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutters, removal and replacement of concrete driveways, storm sewer construction, and any cleanup work needed from contractors' operations in accordance with the standard specifications and these special provisions. The quantities shown in the proposal are the approximate quantities required to complete the work. The affected resident and the City Representative shall be given 48 hours notification before any construction is to begin at all locations. All locations will be marked with paint and approved by the City Representative in the field before construction is to begin. All work done outside the marked locations will be at the expense of the contractor unless prior approval has been given by the City Representative. Many sidewalks are being increased in width from 4 feet to 5 feet. Any sidewalks not constructed to the correct widths as stated in the plans will be removed and replaced at the contractor's expense. The City will obtain all necessary permits and easements to perform the work. The City reserves the right to add or delete work for budgetary reasons or due to conflicts with other construction work. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing wage to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act {820ILCS 130/1-12}. Work on this project is subject to the Illinois Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Project Act as enacted by P.A. 95-0635