1-26-10 Part 1 Bid.pdf

ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

INVITATION TO BID ON SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES FOR

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

IFB No. 26-10 Plumbing Upgrades at Five Schools

DATE: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

OFFERS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. (CST)

RE: Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 26-10 Plumbing Upgrades at Five Schools. The purpose of this Invitation to Bid is to solicit bids for the plumbing projects at Fairview EC, Summerdale EC, Nashold EC, Conklin IB and Welsh ES.

IFB Opening: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM (CST) Rockford Board of Education, 6th floor Conference Room, 501 Seventh St., Rockford, IL 61104. The date and time as stated is also the time of the public opening. All vendors are welcome to attend the IFB opening.

If you plan to hand deliver your IFB submission on the due date, please note you must check in on the 1st floor prior to coming to the 6th floor. Please allow time for this as late submission will not be accepted.

Please return a copy of the required forms AND an electronic PDF version of the bid response (including all required forms) on a flash drive in a SEALED envelope with the bid number, subject and your firm’s name and address clearly indicated on the envelope. NOTE: FAXED and LATE bids are not acceptable and will be rejected as non-responsive. Use of the included Bid Label is recommended.

Copies of the bidding documents are available from Bonfire https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, DG Digital Printing, YCS Printing, Inc., or by download from the District’s Purchasing Bids-RFPs webpage at https://www.rps205.com/community/vendors.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9,

2025 AT 10:00 A.M. (CST), AT CONKLIN IB, 3003 HALSTED RD., ROCKFORD, IL 61101.

MEET AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE.

THE PRE-BID MEETING WILL THEN CONTINUE AT:

FAIRVIEW EC, 512 FAIRVIEW AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61108.

SUMMERDALE EC, 3320 GLENWOOD AVE., ROCKFORD, IL 61103

NASHOLD EC, 3303 20TH ST., ROCKFORD, IL 61109

WELSH ES, 2100 HUFFMAN BLVD., ROCKFORD, IL 61103

Direct all questions relative to this Invitation for Bid including specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and Conditions in writing to the Director of Purchasing via email at PurchasingDeptStaff@rps205.com. During the time the bid is in the open solicitation and unawarded phase, Bidders may not contact any District staff or design consultants to inquire about the bidding process or any of the details contained in the Bid Package except in writing and by email to Director of Purchasing.

https://rps205.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities https://www.rps205.com/community/vendors mailto:PurchasingDeptStaff@rps205.com

Communication with District staff or representatives in a manner other than identified herein may result in disqualification.

ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

By: Casey Ramas

Director of Purchasing

Rockford Public School District No. 205 Rockford, Illinois 61104

INVITATION FOR BID

IFB No. 26-10 Plumbing Upgrades at Five Schools

Project Plumbing Upgrades at Five Schools

Locations Fairview EC

512 Fairview Ave.

Rockford, IL 61108

Summerdale EC 3320 Glenwood Ave.

Rockford, IL 61103

Nashold EC 3303 20th St.

Rockford, IL 61109

Conklin IB 3003 Halsted Rd.

Rockford, IL 61101

Welsh ES 2100 Huffman Blvd.

Rockford, IL 61103

Owner Rockford School District No. 205 501 Seventh Street Rockford, Illinois 61104

Design Professional KEDbluestone 707 NE Jefferson Ave.

Peoria, IL 61603 309.938.4005

Bid Scope Plumbing Upgrades at Five Schools

Bid Due Date 2:00 P.M. (CST), Thursday, November 6, 2024

Pre-Bid Meeting: Mandatory Meeting:

10:00 A.M. (Central Time), October 9, 2025 Conklin IB 53003 Halsted Rd.

Rockford, IL 61101. Meet at the Main Entrance.

The pre-bid meeting will then continue at the remaining schools.

Addenda Last RFI accepted: 12:00 P.M., October 28, 2025 Last addendum issued; October 30, 2025

Other Key Dates Tuesday, November 18, 2025; RPS Board Meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2025; Award/Notice to Proceed

Rockford Public School District No. 205 Rockford, Illinois 61104

INVITATION FOR BID

Bid Security 5% of Base Bid.

Obtain Bid Documents By Download from the District’s Purchasing Bids-RFPs webpage at http://www3.rps205.com/departments/Purchasing/Pages/Bid s-RFPs.aspx, or by contacting the following:

Bonfire

Performance Bond and Labor Furnish in the amount of 100% of the Contract after award.

And Material Payment Bond

Rights Reserved by Owner The District reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or reject any or all bids when, in the opinion of the District, such action will serve the best interests of the District.

Withdrawal of Bids No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the opening of bids without written consent of the District.

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205

SEALED BID PROPOSAL

BID NO.: 26-10

OPENING DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

OPENING TIME: 2:00 PM (CST)

DESCRIPTION: Plumbing Upgrades at Five Schools

ATTN: PURCHASING DEPT.

NAME OF FIRM

SUBMITTING BID:

DATED MATERIAL-DELIVER IMMEDIATELY

PLEASE CUT OUT AND AFFIX THIS BID

LABEL TO THE OUTERMOST ENVELOPE

OF YOUR PROPOSAL (INCLUDING

UPS/FEDEX ENVELOPES) TO HELP ENSURE

PROPER DELIVERY!

LATE OFFERS CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

AIA Document A70T-1997 Instructions to Bidders for the following PROJECT:

Construction Bid Documents

THE OWNER:

(Name, legal status and address) Board of Education Rockford School District No. 205 Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois 501 Seventh Street Rockford, Illinois 61104

THE ARCHITECT:

(Name, legal status and address)

As identified in the Invitation for Bid.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Owner may self manage the project through its own project manager or designate a third-party project manager. The project manager is identified in the final Agreement.

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 DEFINITIONS

2 BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6 INFORMATION

7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

8 FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:

The author of this document has added information needed for its completion. The author may also have revised the text of the original

AIA standard form. An Additions and

Deletions Report that notes added information as well as revisions to the standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed. A vertical line in the left margin of this document indicates where the author has added necessary information and where the author has added to or deleted from the original AIA text.

This document has important legal consequences. Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or modification.

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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

§ 1.1 Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the Invitation for Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, the bid form, and other sample bidding and contract forms. The proposed Contract Documents consist of the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications and all Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract.

§ 1.2 Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document A201 as revised by Owner, or in other Contract Documents are applicable to the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.3 Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Owner prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the Bidding Documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

§ 1.4 A Bid is a complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.5 The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents as the base, to which Work may be added or from which Work may be deleted for sums stated in Alternate Bids.

§ 1.6 An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or deducted from the amount of the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.

§ 1.7 A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment or services or a portion of the Work as described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.8 A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid and who meets the requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.9 A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials, equipment or labor for a portion of the Work.

ARTICLE 2 BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

§ 2.1 The Bidder by making a Bid represents that:

§ 2.1.1 The Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents or Contract Documents, to the extent that such documentation relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, and for other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction.

§ 2.1.2 The Bid is made in compliance with the Bidding Documents and includes all information, documents and certifications required by the Owner as set forth in the Invitation for Bid and any Owner issued Addenda.

§ 2.1.3 The Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed and has correlated the Bidder's personal observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract Documents.

§ 2.1.4 The Bid is based upon the materials, equipment and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception.

ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.1 COPIES

§ 3.1.1 Bidders may obtain complete sets of the Bidding Documents from the issuing office and from the other sources designated in the Invitation for Bid in electronic form. Hard copy sets of Bidding Documents may also be obtained from Owner upon payment of a deposit. The deposit will be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the Bidding Documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of Bids. The cost of replacement of missing or damaged documents will be deducted from the deposit. A Bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the Bidding Documents and the Bidder's deposit will be refunded.

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§ 3.1.2 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders unless specifically offered in the Invitation for Bid, or in supplementary instructions to bidders.

§ 3.1.3 Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing Bids; neither the Owner nor Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

§ 3.1.4 The Owner may make copies of the Bidding Documents available on the above terms for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by issuance of copies of the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.2 INTERPRETATION OR CORRECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study and compare the Bidding Documents with each other, and with other work being bid concurrently or presently under construction to the extent that it relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall at once report to the Owner and Architect errors, inconsistencies or ambiguities discovered.

§ 3.2.2 Bidders and Sub-bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall submit all such inquiries in the manner specified in section 3.2.3.

§ 3.2.3 Interpretations, corrections and changes of the Bidding Documents will be made by Addendum only.

Interpretations, corrections and changes of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner will not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them. All inquiries regarding the Bidding Documents must be submitted in writing to the Owner's Director of Purchasing at Owner's address or as specified in the Bidding Documents. Verbal inquiries will not be accepted.

§ 3.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

§ 3.3.1 The materials, products and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance and quality to be met by any proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.2 No substitution will be considered prior to receipt of Bids unless written request for approval has been submitted to the Owner's Director of Purchasing at least five days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Such requests shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitution including drawings, performance and test data, and other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts that incorporation of the proposed substitution would require, shall be included.

The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Owner's and Architect's decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. Approved substitutions will be identified in one or more Addenda issued by Owner.

§ 3.3.3 If the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

§ 3.3.4 No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided for in the Contract Documents.

§ 3.4 ADDENDA

§ 3.4.1 Addenda will be transmitted to all who are known by the issuing office to have received a complete set of Bidding Documents.

§ 3.4.2 Copies of Addenda will be made available for inspection wherever Bidding Documents are on file for that purpose.

§ 3.4.3 Addenda will be issued no later than four days prior to the date for receipt of Bids except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of Bids.

§ 3.4.4 Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a Bid that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid.

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ARTICLE 4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

§ 4.1 PREPARATION OF BIDS

§ 4.1.1 Bids shall be submitted on the forms included with the Bidding Documents.

§ 4.1.2 All blanks on the bid form shall be legibly executed in a non-erasable medium.

§ 4.1.3 Sums shall be expressed in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, the amount written in words shall govern.

§ 4.1.4 Interlineations, alterations and erasures must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

§ 4.1.5 All requested Alternates shall be bid. If no change in the Base Bid is required, enter "No Change."

§ 4.1.6 Where two or more Bids for designated portions of the Work have been requested, the Bidder may, without forfeiture of the bid security, state the Bidder's refusal to accept award of less than the combination of Bids stipulated by the Bidder. The Bidder shall make no additional stipulations on the bid form nor qualify the Bid in any other manner.

§ 4.1.7 Each copy of the Bid shall state the legal name of the Bidder and the nature of legal form of the Bidder. The Bidder shall provide evidence of legal authority to perform within the jurisdiction of the Work. Each copy shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. A Bid by a corporation shall further give the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached certifying the agent's authority to bind the Bidder.

§ 4.2 BID SECURITY

§ 4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form and amount required if so stipulated in the Instructions to Bidders. The Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid and will, if required, furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds if required, the amount of the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. The amount of the bid security shall not be forfeited to the Owner in the event the Owner fails to comply with Section 6.2.

§ 4.2.2 If a surety bond is required, it shall be written on AIA Document A310, Bid Bond, unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents, and the attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

§ 4.2.3 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until either (a) the Contract has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished, or (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn or (c) all Bids have been rejected.

§ 4.3 SUBMISSION OF BIDS

§ 4.3.1 All copies of the Bid, the bid security, if any, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, the Bidder's name and address and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation "SEALED BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof.

§ 4.3.2 Bids shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the time and date for receipt of Bids. Bids received after the time and date for receipt of Bids will be returned unopened.

§ 4.3.3 The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids.

§ 4.3.4 Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or other electronically transmitted bids will not be considered.

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§ 4.4 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID

§ 4.4.1 A Bid may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the Bidder during the stipulated time period following the time and date designated for the receipt of Bids, and each Bidder so agrees in submitting a Bid.

§ 4.4.2 Prior to the time and date designated for receipt of Bids, a Bid submitted may be modified or withdrawn by notice to the party receiving Bids at the place designated for receipt of Bids. Such notice shall be in writing over the signature of the Bidder. Written confirmation over the signature of the Bidder shall be received, and date- and time-stamped by the receiving party on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids. A change shall be so worded as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

§ 4.4.3 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids provided that they are then fully in conformance with these Instructions to Bidders.

§ 4.4.4 Bid security, if required, shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as resubmitted.

ARTICLE 5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

§ 5.1 OPENING OF BIDS

This bid is for a public contract and a project of the Rockford Public Schools. The bidding process, including advertisement, submission and opening of bids and selection of the successful bidder (if any) shall adhere to the provisions of applicable Illinois law particularly the School Code including, without limitation, the provisions of 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21. Properly identified Bids received on time will be publicly opened and will be read aloud. An abstract of the Bids may be made available to Bidders.

§ 5.2 REJECTION OF BIDS

The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids. A Bid not accompanied by a required bid security or by other data required by the Bidding Documents, or a Bid which is in any way nonresponsive, incomplete or irregular is subject to rejection.

§ 5.3 ACCEPTANCE OF BID (AWARD)

§ 5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest responsible Bidder provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents and does not exceed the funds available.

The Owner shall have the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a Bid received and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner's judgment, is in the Owner's own best interests.

§ 5.3.2 The Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents, and to determine the low Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

ARTICLE 6 INFORMATION

§ 6.1 CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

Bidders shall submit with their Bid a properly completed and fully executed AIA Document A305, Contractor's Qualification Statement and such other or further reference documents and information as may be required in the Bidding Documents.

§ 6.2 Intentionally Deleted.

§ 6.3 SUBMITTALS

§ 6.3.1 The Bidder shall, as soon as practicable or as stipulated in the Bidding Documents, after notification of selection for the award of a Contract, furnish to the Owner through Owner's project manager and to the Architect in writing:

.1 a designation of the Work to be performed with the Bidder's own forces;

.2 names of the manufacturers, products, and the suppliers of principal items or systems of materials and equipment proposed for the Work; and

.3 names of persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the Work.

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§ 6.3.2 The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Architect and Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 6.3.3 Prior to the execution of the Contract, the Architect will notify the Bidder in writing if either the Owner, Owner3 project manager or Architect, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the Bidder. If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to a proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at the Bidder's option, (1) withdraw the Bid or (2) submit an acceptable substitute person or entity. The Owner may accept the substitute person or entity or disqualify the Bidder. In the event of either withdrawal or disqualification, bid security will not be forfeited.

§ 6.3.4 Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner and Architect have made no reasonable objection must be used on the Work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the Owner and Architect.

ARTICLE 7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

§ 7.1 BOND REQUIREMENTS

§ 7.1.1 The successful Bidder shall furnish, prior to commencing work, bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder in an amount equal to 100% of the contract. Bonds may be secured through the Bidder's usual sources unless otherwise specified in the Bidding Documents.

§ 7.1.2 If the furnishing of such bonds is stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the cost shall be included in the Bid.

| § 7.1.3 Intentionally Deleted.

§ 7.2 TIME OF DELIVERY AND FORM OF BONDS

§ 7.2.1 The Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than three days following the date of execution of the Contract; or if no written contract is required, prior to commencing work on the project. In every event, bonds must be delivered to Owner prior to commencing work.

§ 7.2.2 Unless otherwise provided, the bonds shall be written on AIA Document A312, Performance Bond and Payment Bond. Both bonds shall be written in the full amount of the Contract Sum.

§ 7.2.3 The bonds shall be dated on or after the date of the Contract.

§ 7.2.4 The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

ARTICLE 8 FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

Unless otherwise required in the Bidding Documents, the Agreement for the Work will be written on AIA Document A101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor as revised by Owner along with General Conditions on AIA Document A201 as revised by Owner and subject to the General Terms and Conditions and Supplementary Conditions issued by Owner in the Bidding Documents.

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Rockford School District No. 205

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

“District” means: Rockford School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois.

“IFB” means: Invitation for Bid issued by the District at any time or times, identified by a unique bid number.

“Bidder” means: a person or entity submitting a bid to the District in response to an IFB; including successful Bidders depending on context.

“Contractor” means: the firm, person or entity awarded a bid.

1. SPECIAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS:

A. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, with name of the project clearly identified, and bearing the words “SEALED BID ENCLOSED”. Use of the included BID LABEL is recommended.

B. Bids shall be based upon the drawing and specifications included in the IFB and any District issued

Addenda and each bidder shall acknowledge the receipt and inclusion of any further instruction or addenda which may be issued prior to receipt of proposal.

C. Bids shall be opened publicly by the District, immediately after bid closing time at the office of the

Board of Education, 501 Seventh Street, Rockford, Illinois.

2. METHOD OF BIDDING

Bids will be received for a single contract.

3. SIGNING BIDS:

A. Bids which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all partners or by an Attorney-In-Fact. If signed by an Attorney-In-Fact, there shall be attached to the bid, a Power of Attorney evidencing such authority.

B. Bids which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporation name thereon and the signature of the president or other authorized officer of the corporation.

C. Bids shall be made on the form provided which shall not be altered in any way.

4. QUALIFICATIONS:

Statement as to whether the bidder has adequate equipment to do the work properly and expeditiously and

Bidder’s shall submit a Qualification Statement on AIA form A305-1986.

5. AWARD

A bid shall be deemed as having been awarded when selected by the Board of Education and formal written notice shall have been duly served by an officer or agent of the District duly authorized to give such notice.

6. TAXES:

The bidder shall not include any Illinois Retailers Occupation or use taxes on tangible property purchased in the State of Illinois in his bid. Exemption Certificates for these taxes will be furnished by the District to the

Contractor when requested by him/her in writing. See Section 17 of these instructions regarding sales of tangible property into the State of Illinois.

7. FORM OF CONTRACT:

The agreement shall be the Standard Form of Agreement between District and Contractor, AIA Document

A101-2007 (or current form) as revised by District for the specific project, (a form included in bidding documents), including the General Conditions AIA form A201-2007 (or current form) as revised by District (a form included in Invitation for Bid), the Addendum included in the Invitation for Bid and revised for the specific project, the Invitation for Bid, all amendments and addenda to the Invitation for Bid issued by the

District, and the successful bidders bid; provided that the District may require execution of a formal written contract.

8. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in order to accept the bid that in its judgment will serve the best interests of the District. Any Bidder may withdraw a bid by written request received by the District at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

9. QUESTIONS ON BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

All questions relative to the Invitation to Bid, including specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and Conditions shall be in writing addressed to the District Director of Purchasing only (email addressed to

PurchasingDeptStaff@rps205.com accepted). Verbal in person and telephonic questions will not be accepted other than at the pre-bid meeting. No questions may be directed to other District staff or design consultants or representatives other than at the pre-bid meeting. Changes to bidding documents will only apply if contained in an addendum issued by the District.

10. BID DEPOSIT, BONDS AND INSURANCE:

Each Bidder shall provide a Bid Deposit by Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft in the amount of 5% of the bid total. Bid deposits will be returned to unsuccessful Bidders within (30) days after award. Bid deposits will be returned to the successful Bidder as soon as a Contract is signed and accepted for this IFB. Bidder shall provide to the District prior to commencing work, if awarded a bid, a performance bond and labor and materials payment bond for 100% of its contract and a certificate of insurance on Acord form 25 in the required amount of insurance.

11. EXAMINATION OF SITE:

Bidder shall examine the site(s) of the work prior to bidding. Bidder shall satisfy himself/herself/itself as to existing conditions, local facilities and governing factors under which Bidder will be obliged to operate in performing the work, or that may in any manner affect the work under this contract. No allowance shall be granted for any error or negligence by Bidder resulting from a failure to adequately examine the site(s).

12. PREVAILING WAGE:

This Bid requires that the successful Contractor comply with all statues, both Federal and State, governing payment of wages to employees. The Contractor certifies that by submitting his bid that he will pay the prevailing rate of wage in this area, for the particular type of labor, in accordance with State of Illinois Codes and the Illinois department of Labor. The Contractor and each Subcontractor shall keep an accurate record to show names and occupation of all workmen employed by them in connection with this IFB. The actual hourly wage paid to each shall be recorded. These records shall be open for inspection during all working hours to any authorized District’s agent and any authorized agent of the Illinois Dept. of Labor. The following clause shall be a part of this contract. “If during the course of this contract the Department of Labor revises the prevailing rate hourly wages to be paid under this contract for any trade or occupation, the prevailing rate of wage is available on the Department of Labor official website. Contractor is directed to such website.

Contractor shall have the sole responsibility and duty to ensure that the revised prevailing rate of hourly wage is paid by Contractor and all Subcontractors to each worker to whom a revised rate is applicable. Revisions to the prevailing wage as set forth above shall not result in an increase in the contract sum.”

13. DOCUMENTS TO BE RETURNED:

Forwarded with this bidding document is one complete set of specifications and bidding forms. The bidding forms are included within the bidding document. One copy of the bidding forms are to be returned as your mailto:PurchasingDeptStaff@rps205.com

Bidding Document, along with the Bid Deposit, signatures, and other required information. A self-addressed label, properly identified, is provided for your use.

It is required that the Bidder’s signature appears on the following bidding forms:

A. Statement of No Interest (if applicable)

B. Bid-Rigging Certification

C. Minority and Women Owned Business Form

D. Certification Regarding Debarment Form

E. Certificate Regarding Lobbying Form

F. OFAC Compliance Form

G. Bidder’s Certification

H. Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form

I. Bid Offer Form

J. Certified Cleared Employee List

K. AIA form A305-1986 Qualification Statement

L. Form W-9 or substitute form W-9.

M. Asbestos Notification

14. ILLINOIS FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The bidder’s signature on the bid form is acceptance of and willingness to comply with all provisions of the

Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois relating to wages of laborers, preferences and discrimination and intimidation of employees. The Bidder is specifically subject to the Equal Employment

Opportunity requirements of the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission and the policies of the

Rockford Board of Education. Bidder agrees to comply in all respect with Federal, State and local laws and ordinances pertaining to this bid and to the performance of the Contract in the event bidder is awarded the bid.

Provisions of applicable statutes and regulations are hereby incorporated by reference and are a part of the IFB, the awarded bid and any resulting contract as though fully set forth herein.

15. EMPLOYMENT OF ILLINOIS WORKERS ON PUBLIC WORKS ACT

Pursuant to the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, during any time of excessive unemployment (defined as any month immediately following 2 consecutive calendar months during which the level of unemployment in the State of Illinois has exceeded 5% as measured by the United States Bureau of

Labor Statistics in its monthly publication of employment and unemployment figures) any person or entity charged with the duty, either by law or contract, of (1) constructing or building any public works, as defined in this Act, or (2) the clean-up and on-site disposal of hazardous waste for the State of Illinois or any political subdivision of the State, and that clean-up or on-site disposal is funded or financed in whole or in part with

State funds or funds administered by the State of Illinois, then that person or entity shall employ at least 90%

Illinois laborers on such project. Persons or entities entering into a contract with the Rockford Public Schools in which they are obligated to construct or build any public works (defined as any fixed work construction or improvements funded in whole or part by the State of Illinois) agree to abide by the requirements of the

Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act.

16. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

Under Federal Law and in accordance with instructions from the Department of Treasury and the Internal

Revenue Service, the District is required to have on file appropriated tax identification information concerning the Bidder. Bidders will provide a completed form W-9 or substitute form W-9 as included in the IFB.

17. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY TO COLLECT AND REMIT ILLINOIS USE TAX:

Bidders acknowledge and understand that any resulting contract for goods and services awarded to a Bidder requires that as a contractor the person or entity and all affiliates of the person or entity will collect and remit

Illinois Use Tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the State of Illinois in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Use Tax Act (35 ILCS 105/1 et seq.) regardless of whether the person/entity or affiliate is a “retailer maintaining a place of business within this State” as defined by the Use Tax Act (35 ILCS

105/2). (Reference the School Code of Illinois; 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21(b))

18. PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BOND:

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor & Materials Payment Bond satisfactory to the Board of Education. The amount of said bond shall be equal to 100% of the bid award and the cost of any said bond shall be included in the bid. Bonds are to be submitted on AIA form A312-2010 (or current form).

19. SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS PREQUALIFICATION:

Products or materials proposed as “equal to” or substitute products or materials may not be bid unless pre-qualified by submission of proposed substitutes to the Director of Purchasing including all depictions, supporting documentation and specifications at least five (5) working days before the bid opening and approved by addendum issued by the District. Substitutes not approved by District issued addendum will not be accepted. Substitute proposals may be offered on more than one manufacturer.

20. PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDER:

Bidders are required to furnish evidence satisfactory to the District that the Bidder’s proposed subcontractors have sufficient means and experience in the types of work required to assure completion of the project in a satisfactory manner. All bidders are required to properly complete and execute AIA Document A305, “Contractor’s Qualification Statement” and submit with the bid.

21. MINORITY AND FEMALE OWNED BUSINESSES

District #205 supports the policy of the State of Illinois to support Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Female Owned Business Enterprise (FBE). The District seeks to identify and encourage the amount of minority and female involvement in each of the construction-related contracts issued by the District. A bidder will be required to submit the minority certification form enclosed with the bid documents. Additionally, in the event and to the extent State of Illinois funds in excess of $250,000.00 are awarded to and used by the

District for capital construction costs and design services on a school construction project, and goals are established for MBE and FBE participation in such school construction project involving the use of State of

Illinois funds, and to the extent such goals are not inconsistent with Federal guidelines the District will follow such goals unless waived. The successful bidder agrees to cooperate with the District to provide necessary information to meet state funding requirements and on participation by MBE and WBE and to assist in meeting goals through certification as a MBE or WBE or certification of subcontractors. If the funds threshold is met for a project, the Invitation for Bid will so designate.

-END OF SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS-

Board of Education Rockford, Illinois

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Version 12282017 Construction

“District” means the Board of Education of and Rockford School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois.

“IFB” means an Invitation for Bid issued by the District at any time or times, identified by a unique bid number.

“Bidder” means a person or entity submitting a bid to the District in response to an IFB; including successful Bidders.

“Contract” means the agreement between the Board and Bidder arising from the award of a bid, including a written contract.

“Contractor” means the Bidder awarded a bid.

1. BID OPENING.

1.01 Sealed bids will be received at the District Purchasing Department until the date and time specified at which time they shall be opened in public. No other bids will be considered after this date and time unless it is evidenced and determined that the bid was in the District’s possession prior to the scheduled bid opening time and date. Late bids shall be rejected and shall remain unopened. The District does not prescribe the method by which bids are to be transmitted; therefore, it is not responsible for any delay, regardless of the reason, in transmission of the bids. All bids delivered in person shall be deposited with the District Purchasing Department, 6th Floor, 501Seventh Street, Rockford, IL, 61104. Use of the BID LABEL included in the IFB is recommended.

1.02 Please return the required forms and the bid response in a SEALED envelope with the bid number, subject and your firm’s name and address clearly indicated on the envelope. NOTE: FAXED and LATE bids are not acceptable and will be rejected as non-responsive.

1.03 Bids to be addressed as follows: Rockford Public School District Purchasing Department 501 Seventh St., 6th Floor Rockford, IL 61104 Attn: Purchasing Department

1.04 No bids may be withdrawn after the official opening. All bids submitted must be valid for a minimum period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the bid opening.

2. BID PREPARATION.

2.01 Bids must be submitted on the Bid Offer Form provided in the IFB and all information and certifications called for must be furnished. Bids submitted in any other manner, or which fail to furnish all information or certificates required, may be summarily rejected. Bids may be modified or withdrawn prior to the time specified for the opening of the bids.

2.02 Bids shall be filled out legibly in ink or typewritten with all erasures, strikeovers and corrections initialed in ink by the person signing the bid. The bid shall include the legal name of the bidder, the complete mailing address, and be signed in ink by a person or persons legally authorized to bind the bidder to a contract.

The name of person signing should be typed or printed below the signature. Bidder’s signature on the bid documents must be an actual signature; stamped, facsimile or typewritten signatures may disqualify the bid.

2.03 A Bid Checklist Form is included in the IFB for use to assure all required documents are submitted.

Complete and submit the Checklist form with the bid.

3. BID ENVELOPES. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed and addressed to the District Purchasing Department. The name and address of the Bidder and the bid number must be shown on the envelope. Use of the BID LABEL included in the IFB is recommended.

4. ERRORS IN BIDS. Bidders are cautioned to verify their bids before submission. Negligence or errors on the part of the Bidder in preparing the bid confers no right for withdrawal or modification of the bid after it has been opened. In case of error in the extension of prices in the bid, the unit prices will govern.

5. RESERVED RIGHTS.

5.01 The District reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel an IFB, accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof, or to accept an alternate offer. The District reserves the right to waive any minor informality or defect in any IFB. Unless otherwise specified, the District will award a bid or reject bids within 60 days. The District may seek clarification from any Bidder at any time and failure to respond promptly is cause for rejection.

5.02 The Board of Education reserves the right to have any product analyzed at a laboratory to ascertain compliance with specifications. Expense of such testing shall be by the Board of Education unless such tests prove noncompliance with specifications at which time the expense shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. INCURRED COSTS. The District will not be liable for any costs incurred by Bidders in responding to an

IFB.

7. AWARD. The District will evaluate bids and will award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation and Invitation for Bid will be most advantageous to the District.

Determination of the lowest responsible Bidder and bid conforming to the solicitation shall not be restricted to the price quotation alone, but will include such other factors (where applicable) as (a) adherence to all conditions and requirements of the technical specifications; (b) price; (c) qualifications of the Bidder, including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities; (d) delivery or completion date; (e) product appearance, workmanship, finish, taste, feel, overall quality, and results of product testing; (f) maintenance costs and warranty provisions; (g) repurchase or residual value; and (h) other such related items. Please also provide any information regarding participation in apprenticeships and training programs approved by and registered with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship.

Please also provide any documents evidencing a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business and workforce practices. Examples include but are not limited to a copy of your Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Business Enterprise Program (BEP), or similar certification issued by a governmental agency or bona fide non-profit organization, a copy of your DEI policy, or documentation of your diverse business and workforce practices and/or achievements. The District is interested in obtaining the best overall value and reserves the right to make a selection based on its judgment of the bid that is best suited for the purpose intended. The District may (1) reject any or all bids, (2) accept other than the lowest Bidder, and (3) waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received. The District may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the Bidder qualifies the bid by specific limitations. The District reserves the right to determine the lowest responsible Bidder and bid on the basis of an individual item, groups of items, or in any way determined to be in the best interests of the District. A written award or acceptance of a bid mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the bid shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The District, in its discretion, may require the execution of a formal written contract

8. PRICING.

8.01 The price quoted for each item is the full purchase price, including delivery to destination, and includes all transportation and handling charges, premiums on bonds, material or service costs, patent royalties and all other overhead charges of every kind and nature. Unless otherwise specified, prices shall remain firm for the Contract period.

8.02 If at any time after a contract is awarded, the successful Bidder(s) makes a general price reduction in the comparable price of any material covered by the contract to customers generally, an equivalent price reduction based on similar quantities and/or considerations shall apply to the contract for the duration of the contract period (or until the price is further reduced). Such price reduction shall be effective at the same time and in the same manner as the reduction in the price to customers generally. For the purpose of this provision, a “general price reduction” shall mean any horizontal reduction in the price of an article or service offered (1) to successful Bidder’s customers generally, or (2) in the successful Bidder’s price schedule for the class of customers, i.e., wholesalers, jobbers, retailers, etc., which was used as the basis for bidding on this contract. An occasional sale at a lower price, or sale of distressed merchandise at a lower price, would not be considered a “general price reduction” under this provision. The successful Bidder shall invoice the District at such reduced prices indicating on the invoice that the reduction is pursuant to the “price reduction” provision of this contract.