Franklin Avenue Intersection and Parkway Improvements

Site Directions: Franklin Ave and Calwagner St, Franklin Park IL PROJECT: FRANKLIN AVE INTERSECTION AND PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS involves the reconstruction of an intersection, curb extensions at two other intersections and the replacement of brick pavers with coloured and stamped concrete. The project includes 900 LF of curb & gutter, 15,000 SF of concrete sidewalk (including 12,000 SF coloured and stamped concrete sidewalk), 300 TONS of asphalt paving, 250 LF of 8" storm sewer, 15 drainage structures, and pavement striping in the project intersection. NOTICE: Sealed proposals for the FRANKLIN AVE INTERSECTION AND PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS will only be received by The Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, at the office of the Village Clerk, 9500 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, until the Bid Deadline. Each proposal shall be submitted in an opaque envelope prior to the time and date set forth in the Bid Deadline. Each proposal shall be addressed to the Village Clerk and shall bear on the face of the envelope the name of the bidder and a statement that it is to be opened for the contract at the date and hour as set forth in the Bid Deadline. Immediately after the bid deadline, the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Village reserves the right to defer, postpone, delay, or reschedule the Bid Opening for such time and to such date as the Village, in its sole discretion, determines is in the best interest of the Village. BID SECURITY: Bid Security in the amount of not less than five (5) percent of the Bid shall accompany each Bid in the form of bid bond, cash, certified check, cashier's check, or draft payable to The Village of Franklin Park. CONTRACT SECURITY: The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded shall be required to furnish either both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit acceptable to the Village for 100 percent of the Contract Price, in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Additional Description: AWARD OF CONTRACT AND RIGHTS RESERVED: The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on criteria set forth by the Village. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, award each schedule individually, and to waive any informalities or technicalities in bidding. The Village shall, in its sole discretion, determine what does or does not constitute an informality or technicality, and, in submitting a Bid, the Bidder agrees to be bound by that determination. No contract will be awarded to any person or entity that is in arrears to the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois upon any debt or contract with the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, or who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois. WAGE RATES AND INSURANCE: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish certificates and policies of insurance as stated in Article 5.04 of the Supplemental Conditions. CONTRACTORS must comply with the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, (30 ILCS 570), et seq., and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.