Demolition, site work and new construction of a playground / park / athletic field in Skokie, Illinois. Completed plans call for the demolition of a playground / park / athletic field.

The scope of work includes the removal and installation of new playground equipment at Emerson Park located at 9350 Lawler Avenue. Bids shall be sealed in an envelope clearly marked Emerson Park Playground Project and delivered to the Park Services at 7523 Long Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077. The Skokie Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities in the bidding if it should be deemed in the public's best interest. This project is HUD funded and as such is subject to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), requiring that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar projects in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor. All bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check or bid bond payable to the Park District for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid as provided in the Instructions to Bidders. No proposals will be considered unless accompanied by such a bond or check. Location - Emerson Park 9350 Lawler Avenue, Skokie IL Contractor is responsible for ensuring proper removal and installation of all play equipment specified within the project. Contractor will schedule a Park District representative for a final walk through at the playground to ensure proper installation before final payment is authorized. Demolition/Removal o All existing play equipment and associated concrete footings to be removed and disposed of by Contractor. o All existing playground wood fiber play surfacing to be removed down to the weed barrier/clay dirt base and disposed of by Contractor. Approximate depth of playground surfacing is 11" and the approximate total square footage is 6,643. These measurements are approximations only and the bidder should verify the exact depth and square footage through a site visit. Installation o Interested bidders can obtain the footing details by contacting Corrie Guynn at cguynn@skokieparks.org or by calling 847 929-7802. Paper copies can be obtained at 7523 Long Avenue. o A Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) must be on site at all times during installation. o All manufacture's installation instructions are strictly required to be followed. o Footing layouts must be approved by owner and shall comply with all ASTM fall zone regulations. Footing widths and depths must be approved by Owner before footings are poured. o Footing detail to be followed per manufacturer's instructions and per specific component's installation instructions. o No amendments to the installation of the equipment will be permitted unless approved by both the manufacturer and the Owner. o Contractor is responsible for locating all public utilities prior to beginning construction. Contractor will be held responsible for any damages to utilities caused by their work. Contact JULIE at 1-800- 892-0123 for utility information. o Spoils from the installation must be removed from each site by the contractor unless otherwise agreed upon by the Owner. o Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of all associated trash and debris. o Contractor is responsible for obtaining from the manufacturer a statement identifying that the equipment has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions.