Site work and asbestos abatement for a transportation facility in Freeport, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility; and for asbestos abatement for a transportation facility.

Prevailing wage applies Certified payrolls required Bid Security Bond of 5% of Base Bid required. A bank cashier's check, bank draft, or certified check equal to the amount specified is acceptable in lieu of a bid bond. Contractor must provide license from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for Asbestos Abatement: Asbestos Worker and Contractor/Supervisor Permit Applications must be submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department within 7 days of notice of award Asbestos abatement to be completed within 15 days of contract being awarded unless deadline extended by Community and Economic Development Director Bidders MUST be registered as contractors with the City of Freeport prior to bid opening Bid Bond. When required on the cover sheet, a bid bond for not less than 5 percent of the bid amount must accompany all bids as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract. A bank cashier's check, bank draft, or certified check equal to the amount specified is acceptable in lieu of a bid bond. Bid bonds of the two lowest firms will be retained until the contract is awarded. Performance Bond. When required by the specifications herein, the awarded vendor shall furnish a performance bond equal to the amount of the contract, acceptable to the City, within 14 calendar days after notification of contract award. Failure to furnish the required bond within the time specified may be cause for rejection of the bid and any bid deposit may be retained by the City as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. Regardless of cause, late bids and proposals will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from further consideration. It shall be solely the vendor's risk to ensure delivery at the designated office by the designated time. Late bids and proposals will not be opened and may be returned to the awarded vendor at their request and expense. The City of Freeport reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or proposals at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to the Freeport City Council or the funding grantor not appropriating sufficient funds to complete the project. The City may make awards in any manner deemed in the best interest of the City.