New construction of a mixed-use development in Lemont, Illinois. Completed plans call for the construction of a 12,000-square-foot industrial development.

Proposed improvement involves the construction of a new, approximately 12,000 square foot timber-framed pre-engineered pole barn for vehicle storage and attached wood framed office space. The project also includes concrete foundation and slab, finishes, carpentry, and MEP/FP systems. Instructions to bidders: Plans and specifications are available electronically from Carlile Architects. Only qualified contractors may receive plans and bid. A "Statement of Experience" may be required to obtain bid documents. The pre-bid meeting is mandatory for prime bidders, and only those present at the meeting will have their bids accepted. All proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty. The Village of Lemont reserves the right to waive technicalities and reject any or all proposals. The Village may disqualify bidders who have outstanding debts to the Village. Submission of bid serves as assurance that plans have been reviewed and requirements are understood. Bidders are responsible for errors due to failure or neglect in assessing project requirements. A. Base Bid: It is the intent of these specifications to provide complete and workable fire suppression systems as shown on the accompanying plans and as specified herein except such parts as are specifically exempted herein. Provide all necessary supervision, coordination, labor, materials, equipment, fixtures, drayage, hoisting, tools, transportation, plant services and facilities, machinery and connections to utilities for the installation of complete and operable fire protection systems. If details or special conditions are required in addition to those shown on drawings, provide all material and equipment usually furnished with such systems or required to complete their installation, whether noted in plans and specification or not. B. Materials and labor shall be new (unless noted otherwise), first class and workmanlike and shall be subject at all times to the A/E's inspections, tests and approval from the commencement until the acceptance of the completed work. C. The layout shown on the drawings is diagrammatic but shall be followed as closely as other work will permit. The drawings provide design intent. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions at the site and be responsible for their accuracy. D. Because of the scale of the drawings, certain basic items, such as, pipe fittings, access panels, and sleeves, may not be shown. Where such items are required by Code or by other Sections, or where required for proper installation of the Work, such items shall be included, whether shown or not. E. In the event of any inconsistencies between the specifications, drawings, contract documents, applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, building codes, rules and regulations, the contractor shall provide the better quality or greater quantity of work and comply with or conform its work to the most stringent legal or contractual requirements. F. Changes from these drawings required to make this work conform to the building construction shall be made only with prior written approval of the Architect/Engineer. All proposed changes shall be shown on shop drawings. All measurements shall be verified by actual observation and all work shall fit in place meeting the approval of the Architect/Engineer. G. Equipment specification may not deal individually with minute items required, such as components, parts, controls, and devices which may be required to produce the equipment performance specified or as required to meet the equipment warranties. Where such items are required to make the system operational, they shall be included by the supplier of the equipment at no additional cost, whether or not specifically called for. Base Bid: The Mechanical Contractor shall provide all labor and materials for the hangers and supports for heating equipment and pipe to have a complete system in this specification section. The Mechanical Contractor shall provide all labor and materials for the hangers and supports for ventilating equipment and ductwork to have a complete system in this specification section. Base Bid: 1. Mechanical Contractor provide: a. Duct covering liner for all insulated ductwork. b. Duct covering insulation for all supply air ductwork, all outside air, all make-up air, all return air, all relief air, all exhaust air (within 30' of fan inlet and outlet), and all plenum ductwork. c. Fire stop insulation for all stairwell pressurization system ductwork. RFI Deadline is end of day on Thursday, February 5th