Soil Improvement Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the contractor shall begin work not later than 10 days after the issuance date of the notice to proceed and prosecute the work in such a manner and with sufficient materials, equipment, and labor as will insure its completion by the completion date, which is an essential part of the contract. The substantial completion date is June 5, 2026, and final completion is June 12, 2026.

The bid notice states that payment to the contractors will be made only for in-place quantities and for work completed accepted and/or for materials furnished and used for this project according to the contract. Applications for payment shall not be processed unless the required waivers of lien are supplied.

The bid notice states that starting on the date of final payment, the contractor shall provide the city with a one-year maintenance bond for all work done under this contract. The contractor shall secure a maintenance bond for 10% of the awarded contract amount plus any additional work. No additional compensation will be allowed to secure this bond. If any corrective work is needed within this one-year warranty period, no compensation will be allowed to complete this work.

The bid notice states that the quantities appearing in the summary of quantities are approximate and are prepared for comparison of bids. If there is a discrepancy, the overall cost will be recalculated using the unit prices submitted.

The bid notice states that construction companies with prequalifications by Illinois Department of Transportation for a work rating limit of more than the quantities listed in his proposal with no restrictions who also can complete more than 50% of the work with their own forces will be eligible for bidding as the contractor.

The bid notice states that should the contractor fail to meet any of the completion deadlines listed above or as they have been revised, the contractor shall be liable to the city of Geneva, and liquidated damages will be assessed according to section **** of the standard specifications for each calendar day of overrun.

The bid notice states that submission of a bid is conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, specifications, visited the site and understands all requirements for the performance of the work.

The bid notice states that bidders questions on the intent or meaning of the bid documents shall be submitted in writing. Bidders questions on the intent or meaning of any parts of the bid document received less than 10 days prior to the bid opening date will not be entertained.

The bid notice states that monthly certificates for partial payment will be issued, typically covering 90% of work performed and materials stored for contracts under $500,000, and 95% for contracts $500,000 or more. Final payment is processed 45 days after acceptance and securing a clear lien certificate. The owner shall issue to the contractor certificate of payment in sum sufficient to increase total payments to ninety percent 95 of the contract price.

The bid notice states that The contractor warrants and guarantees to owner that all materials and equipment will be new unless otherwise specified and that all work will be of good quality and free from faults or defects and in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents. It also mentions that if, after the approval of final payment and prior to the expiration of one year after the date of substantial completion or such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable special guarantee required by the contract documents, any work is found to be defective, contractor shall promptly, without cost to owner and in accordance with owners written instructions, either correct such defective work or if it has been rejected by owner, remove it from the site and replace it with nondefective work.

The bid notice states that The award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with state law.

The bid notice states that Only the contractors licensed by the state to do the type of work involved can submit a proposal for the work.

The bid notice mentions a Late fee of 1. 00 per linear foot per calendar day shall be charged if not completed with the specified time frame for dressing roads and surrounding areas. It also states that if for any reason incidental construction occurs after the wearing course has been paved, the street must be protected from any scarring, gouging, scraping, etc. if any of these occur the contractor shall be required to satisfactorily repair the deficiencies andor be penalized a percentage of payment.

The bid notice states that Each bidder shall visit the site of the proposed work and fully acquaint itself with all surface and subsurface conditions as they may exist so that it may fully understand this contract.

The bid notice states that Contractor shall also submit to owner, for review with such promptness as to cause no delay in work, all samples as required by the contract documents.

The bid notice states that The protest review shall be conducted by the parish procurement department. . . . Any other protest shall be filed no later than ten 10 calendar days after the basis of the protest is known, or should have been known whichever is earlier.