221026 ESSD 65 Foster School BG#3

SECTION 002000 – NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Evanston/Skokie SD 65 (hereinafter referred to as the Owner) will receive multiple prime contract bids encompassing General Trades, Roofing, Windows/Store Front/Curtain Wall, Paintings/Coatings, Flooring, Kitchen Equipment/Installation, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, HVAC/Mechanical, and Electrical for the following project until 11:00 am, local time, on November 26, 2024, either in person at ESSD 65 Warehouse, 2017 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL or electronically. More information on electronic bidding to follow.

 Project #221026

EVANSTON/SKOKIE SD 65

NEW FOSTER SCHOOL

BID GROUP #3

A.      Bids will be publicly opened and read at the time noted above.

 B.    Bid Package documents, drawings, and specifications shall be available on or after November 6, 2024. Bidders may visit the following websites to obtain the bid documents. Printing and shipping costs shall be the responsibility of the bidder:

                           www.cordoganclarkplanroom.com     or       www.buildingconnected.com

 C.     All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the Base Bid (plus additive alternates) made payable to the Owner.

 D.    A pre-bid meeting will be on November 13, 2024, at 11:00 am either in person at:

Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center

Arts & Crafts Room

1655 Foster Street

Evanston, IL 60201.

 Parking will be limited, please plan to arrive early to find adequate street parking. Bidders are highly encouraged to attend the meeting.

 Or electronically via Microsoft Teams:

 https://bit.ly/4fmtthQ

 E.     The Contractor shall pay, if applicable, not less than the prevailing rate of wages as established, to all laborers, workmen and mechanics in the performance of Work under this Contract in accordance with “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other employed under contracts of Public Works.” 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.

 F.      The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to accept the bid that is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, which is in the best interests of the district.

 G.      This Notice is written in the name of the Owner by Cordogan Clark & Associates.