Bensenville Senior Center

The Village of Bensenville (Owner) is requesting Bids from qualified contractors to provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies and other services necessary for the construction of an adaptive re-use of the St. Alexis School for a new Senior Center as specified in the Plans and Specifications. If only digital files of bidding documents are requested, a onetime non-refundable fee of $15.00 (payable to Gill Reprographics, Inc.) can be paid. Login information to download digital files will be provided by Gill Reprographics, Inc. A bid bond, certified check, bank draft or irrevocable letter of credit on solvent bank letterhead with authorized signature, payable to the "Village of Bensenville", or cash in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory performance bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract sum as a security for the faithful performance of the Contract and also a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum as a security for the payment of all persons performing labor on the Project under the Contract and furnishing materials in connection of the Contract. The "Village of Bensenville" shall be named the primary obligee on the face of the bonds. The successful bidder shall also furnish a Certificate of Insurance. No bid shall be withdrawn after opening of bids without the consent of the said Municipality for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening bids. The Village of Bensenville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bidding and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to it, all in accordance with the standard specifications. The Bidder will be responsible for familiarizing themselves with the project and existing conditions prior to providing a bid. The Village of Bensenville is using Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant funding to perform this project. In order for the Village to be eligible for full funding from DCEO, this contract requires an overall Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Goal of 30% with 25% of the grant dollars going to minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) and 5% of the grant dollars going to women-owned business enterprises (WBEs) and Persons with Disabilities (PBE). Further information on these requirements is located in Section 6 of this Request for Bid. This project also requires participation in the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative. This program opens the doors of opportunity into the construction industry and the trades. For applicable projects, the goal is for apprentices attending apprenticeship programs approved and registered by the U.S. Department of Labor to perform 10% of the total labor hours actually worked in each prevailing wage category OR 10% of the estimated labor hours in each prevailing wage category, whichever is less. Federal Labor Standards and Prevailing Wage Rates will apply to this project.

Misc. Buildings, New Construction.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete, Site-Cast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork, Architectural Woodwork, Architectural Wood Casework, Ornamental Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Entrances, Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting and Coating, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Residential Equipment, Residential Appliances, Religious Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Religious Art, Specialty Casework, Religious Casework, Fixed Audience Seating, Pews and Benches.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Residential Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.