Agriculture Storage Building for Illinois Central College

Lump sum bid proposals will be received for this project at the scheduled time of receipt of bids and will be publicly opened at that time. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cash in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. The bid bond shall be payable to the Board of Trustees, Illinois Central College. The College reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make the award in the best interest of the College. Decisions of the College will be final. G. Minority and Women Owned Businesses are highly encouraged to participate. This Contract calls for the construction of a "public work," within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. ("the Act"). The Act Requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the "prevailing rate of wages" (hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor's at: Portal. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including, but not limited to, all wage, notice, record keeping duties, and related Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. Failure to comply with said Act will result in penalties and fines. This Utilization Plan includes a specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) aspirational utilization goal of 30% based on the availability of certified vendors to perform the anticipated direct subcontracting opportunities of this plan. 16% to minority owned business enterprises (MBEs), 10% to women owned business enterprises (WBEs), and 4% to businesses owned by persons with disabilities

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware, Door Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Parking Control Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Coffee and Espresso Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Broadcast, Theater, and Stage Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Exterior Court Athletic Equipment, Athletic Field Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Roadway Lighting, Area Lighting, Flood Lighting, Exterior Athletic Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Video Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, 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, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.