3-Project Manual - RE BID Glenbrook, Century Oaks, Kenyon Woods Furniture and Equipment.pdf

SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46

RE BID –

CENTURY OAKS, GLENBROOK, AND

KENYON WOODS

FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

PROJECT MANUAL DECEMBER 8, 2025

ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NO. 24001A

ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NO. 24001A

RE BID - CENTURY OAKS, GLENBROOK, AND

KENYON WOODS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

355 E. CHICAGO STREET

ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120

ARCHITECT: STUDIO GC ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

223 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD

SUITE 1200

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606

312-253-3400

DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2025

RE BID - CENTURY OAKS, GLENBROOK, AND KENYON WOODS

FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT

PROJ. NO. 24001A

TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NO. SECTION PAGES

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

001113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

002213 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

004113 BID FORM

004325 SUBSTITUTIONS

004343 PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

004345 CERTIFICATION OF PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

004351 ILLINOIS PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS

004353 CERTIFICATION OF ILLINOIS PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS

004395 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

004519 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

004521 BIDDER ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE

004546 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH ILLINOIS DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT

004548 CERTIFICATE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

004550 CERTIFICATE REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

004552 CERTIFICATE REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

004554 AUTHORIZATION FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

AIA DOCUMENT A101–2017 STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT

BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR .................................................. (BY REFERENCE ONLY)

AIA DOCUMENT A201-2017 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE

CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION ............................................................. (BY REFERENCE ONLY)

007300 SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

007343 CERTIFICATION OF MONTHLY PAYROLL

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

014200 REFERENCES

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017300 EXECUTION

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017823 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 02 – 33 (NOT USED)

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 001113 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 001113 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Re Bid - Century Oaks, Glenbrook, and Kenyon Woods project will be received by School District U-46 electronically through the School District’s RFP/Bid Portal at https://u- 46.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login until 1:30 p.m. prevailing time on Friday, December 19, 2025. Lump Sum bid proposals will be received for this project at the scheduled time of receipt of bids and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above-stated time via Zoom’s virtual platform. The virtual bid opening can be accessed with the following information:

Join meeting from computer, tablet, or smartphone:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84470793044?pwd=a8jIcBTg3K53b9y2ht4CtkT8BNguHz.1&jst=2#success

Meeting ID: 844 7079 3044

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft in an amount equal to and not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid and made payable to "School District U-46”. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date without the consent of the Owner.

Checks or drafts of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned as soon as practical, after opening and checking the bids.

Successful Bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract, acceptable to the Owner.

Bids shall be submitted electronically via the Bonfire Hub.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding.

This Contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.).

QUALIFICATION: Each Bidder must satisfactorily complete the qualification process described in Section 004395 -General Requirements of the Project Manual, by providing the required Qualification Documents. The required Qualification Documents must be delivered along with the Bidder’s sealed bid at the same place and time required for the bid. Contents of each Bidder’s Qualification Documents will be available for public review. The Qualification Documents will be reviewed by the Owner and Architect to determine the lowest responsible Bidder

Bidding documents consist of drawings, project manuals, plus all addenda issued prior to bids may be obtained electronically and reproduced at the Bidder's expense on December 8, 2025, from the School District’s RFP/Bid Portal at https://u-46.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login. Registration is required to access the bidding documents, however, registration is easy and free!

Should you have any questions or need help using the Bonfire portal, please contact Bonfire Support at support@gobonfire.com or School District U-46’s Procurement Coordinator, Danise Smith at danisesmith@u-46.org.

Board of Education School District U-46 Elgin, Cook County, Illinois

END OF SECTION 001113

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SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 002213 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 002213 – SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. AIA Document A701, "Instructions to Bidders," is hereby incorporated into the Procurement and

Contracting Requirements by reference.

1.2 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, GENERAL

A. The following supplements modify AIA Document A701, "Instructions to Bidders." Where a portion of the Instructions to Bidders is modified or deleted by these Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, unaltered portions of the Instructions to Bidders shall remain in effect.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document A201-

2017, and the Supplementary General Conditions thereto, are applicable to these Instructions to Bidders.

B. OWNER: SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46

355 E. CHICAGO STREET

ELGIN, IL 60120

C. Bidding Documents include the Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, the Contract documents and

Addenda which may be issued prior to receipt of bids.

D. Addenda are written or graphic documents issued prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the Bidding and Contract Documents. Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Construction Contract is executed.

1.4 MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

A. Each Bidder must satisfactorily complete the qualification process described below by providing the required Qualification Documents along with their bid at the same time and place as required for the bid.

1. In the case of a joint venture or partnership, each joint venturer or partner must independently meet each of the requirements set forth in Paragraphs 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 in Section 004395 –

General Requirements.

B. Bidder who: 1) fails to deliver a set of qualification documents or 2) delivers documents which do not satisfactorily demonstrate that the Bidder meets the bid criteria set forth, will be deemed to be in material non-compliance with these Instructions to Bidders, and the bid will be rejected as non-conforming.

C. Bid Criteria and Qualification Documents as indicated in Section 004395 – General Requirements must be provided in the qualification document package. The documentation must satisfactorily show evidence that the Bidder meets each of the criteria stated.

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1.5 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATION

A. Each bidder by making his Bid represents that:

1. He has read and thoroughly reviewed all divisions of the Specifications, all Drawings, and all other Contract Documents, Local, State and Federal Laws and Ordinances, and all other matters which can, in any way, affect the work under this Contract.

2. He has personally visited the site of the proposed project and thoroughly familiarized himself as to the nature and location of the project, the character, quality, the quantity of materials to be encountered and reused and the kind of equipment needed during the execution of the Work.

3. He has the equipment, technical ability, personnel and facilities to construct the project in accordance with the Contract Documents.

4. He has examined the Contract Documents and has found them sufficiently complete to enable him to prepare a proposal.

B. Bidders will not be given extra payments for conditions which can be determined by examining the site and Contract Documents.

1.6 OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS

A. Bidding documents consist of drawings, project manuals, plus all addenda issued prior to bids be ob-tained electronically and reproduced at the Bidder's expense on December 8, 2025, from the School Dis-trict’s RFP/Bid Portal at https://u-46.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login. Registration is required to access the bidding documents, however, registration is easy and free!

1.7 INTERPRETATIONS

A. Requests for Interpretations:

1. Submit requests for interpretation of the documents in writing to the Architect.

2. Responses to requests for interpretation will be issued as Addenda. Addenda will be issued to bidders of record. It is the responsibility of the bidders to check to be certain they have the issued

Addenda.

B. No verbal agreement, understanding, or conversation with an agent or employee of the Owner or

Architect, either before or after the bidding period, shall affect or modify the terms or obligations of the bidding requirements.

1.8 ALTERNATE BIDS

A. Alternate or partial bids will not be considered except as specifically set forth on the Bid Form. The

Bidder shall write the words, “None Submitted”, in the space provided for the amount of any Proposal upon which he is submitting no bid.

1.9 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Each bidder represents that his Bid is based upon the materials and equipment described in the Contract

Documents.

B. No substitutions will be considered.

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1.10 BIDS

A. Make bids in accordance with the following instructions:

1. Sealed Bids for the Re Bid - Century Oaks, Glenbrook, and Kenyon Woods project will be received by School District U-46 electronically through the School District’s RFP/Bid Portal at https://u-46.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login until 1:30 p.m. prevailing time on Friday, December

19, 2025. Lump sum bid proposals will be received for this project at the scheduled time of the receipt of bids and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above-stated time via Zoom’s virtual platform. The virtual bid opening can be accessed with the following information.

Join meeting from computer, tablet, or smartphone:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84470793044?pwd=a8jIcBTg3K53b9y2ht4CtkT8BNguHz.1&jst=2#success

Meeting ID: 844 7079 3044

2. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities therein.

1.11 CONTRACT SECURITY

A. The contractor shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum as security for the faithful performance of this Contract and also a Labor and Material

Payment Bond in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum as security for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with this Contract.

The Performance Bond and the Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be submitted on AIA Form A312 or on other forms acceptable to the Architect.

B. Provide the cost for the amount of premium for the bonds.

C. The contractor shall attach to the Form of Proposal a Bid Bond, in the amount not less than 10% of the

Base Bid amount, payable to Board of Education, School District U-46, Cook County, Illinois, which is agreed will be forfeited to School District U-46 if the undersigned fails to execute the Standard Form of

Owner/Contractor Agreement (AIA Document A101, 2017 Edition), as modified herein by the

Supplementary Conditions, and which is hereby made a part of this Contract Document by reference, and furnish evidence of his ability to become bonded and provide insurance coverage as specified, within five days after Owner's notification of the intent to award the contact to the contractor.

1.12 AWARD OF CONTRACT - REJECTION OF BIDS

A. The successful Bidder will be required to execute an agreement with the Owner. This agreement will be the standard AIA Agreement Form A101. It is understood that the Bidder accepts and agrees to provisions of said document unless specific exceptions are listed in his Bid. Bidder’s standard terms and conditions submitted with Bid will not be considered as listed specific exceptions.

1.13 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Tentative Date of Board Approval of Bids: January 30, 2026

B. Tentative Commencement of Work on Site:

1. Bid Package A (Kenyon Woods Middle School: June 1, 2026

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2. Bid Package B (Century Oaks Elementary School):

a) Phase 1: July 13, 2026

b) Phase 2: March 1, 2027

c) Phase 3: July 12, 2027

3. Bid Package C: (Glenbrook Elementary School): June 1, 2027

4. Bid Package D: Refer to dates above for Bid Packages A, B, and C.

C. Substantial Completion:

1. Bid Package A (Kenyon Woods Middle School: June 12, 2026

a) Phase 1: July 27, 2026

b) Phase 2: March 15, 2027

c) Phase 3: July 26, 2027

3. Bid Package C: (Glenbrook Elementary School): June 15, 2027

4. Bid Package D: Refer to dates above for Bid Packages A, B, and C.

D. Final Completion of Work:

1. Bid Package A (Kenyon Woods Middle School: June 12, 2026

a) Phase 1: July 27, 2026

b) Phase 2: March 15, 2027

c) Phase 3: July 26, 2027

3. Bid Package C: (Glenbrook Elementary School): June 15, 2027

4. Bid Package D: Refer to dates above for Bid Packages A, B, and C.

E. School District U-46 is exempt from fees related to Illinois Retailers Occupation Tax, the Illinois Use Tax

Act, and the Illinois Service Occupation Tax Act as sales to a corporation organized and operated exclusively for not-for-profit charitable, religious, or educational purposes. No such tax needs to be included in the Base Bid Sum. Tax number will be provided on award of contract.

F. Other taxes that may apply are for the account of the Contractor.

PART 2 - (Not Used)

PART 3 - (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 002213

BID FORM 004113 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004113 – BID FORM

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: ZIP:

PHONE: ( )- FAX: ( )-

TO: School District U-46 355 E. Chicago Street Elgin, IL 60120

Attn: Dr. Ann Williams

1. BASE BID

The Undersigned, having familiarized themselves with the conditions likely to be encountered affecting the cost and schedule of the Work, and having thoroughly familiarized themselves with the Bidding Docu-ments; hereby proposes to provide all labor, material, tools, equipment, utilities, transportation, supervision and services required for the proper execution of the entire Work required, in strict accordance with the Contract Documents for the Re Bid - Century Oaks, Glenbrook, and Kenyon Woods Furniture &

Equipment work prepared by Studio GC for the Total Bid Amount listed below. Owner reserves option to award each Base Bid Package separately or not award a bid package in its entirety. Bidders may choose to submit bids for any or all bid packages listed below.

BASE BID: BID PACKAGE A – KENYON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL (EXCLUDING KI

PRODUCTS)

TOTAL BID AMOUNT – BID PACKAGE A: $

Dollars and, if this proposal is accepted, agrees to execute a formal Contract subject to modifications as may be ex-ercised by the Owner under alternate proposals.

BASE BID: BID PACKAGE B – CENTURY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (EXCLUDING

KI PRODUCTS)

TOTAL BID AMOUNT – BID PACKAGE B: $

and, if this proposal is accepted, agrees to execute a formal Contract subject to modifications as may be ex-

BID FORM 004113 - 2 DECEMBER 8, 2025

BASE BID: BID PACKAGE C – GLENBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (EXCLUDING KI

PRODUCTS)

TOTAL BID AMOUNT – BID PACKAGE C: $

and, if this proposal is accepted, agrees to execute a formal Contract subject to modifications as may be ex-

BASE BID: BID PACKAGE D – ALL SCHOOLS – KI PRODUCTS

TOTAL BID AMOUNT – BID PACKAGE D: $

and, if this proposal is accepted, agrees to execute a formal Contract subject to modifications as may be ex-

2. UNDERSTANDING: The Undersigned in submitting this proposal agrees to the following:

a. Not to withdraw their proposal for a period of 60 days after the date of the Bid Opening.

b. To enter into and execute a Contract, if same is awarded to them on the basis of this Proposal, and to furnish Contract Bonds, within five days of a written "Notice of Award".

c. To construct the Work in accordance with the intent of the Contract documents.

d. That the owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive irregularities in the

Bidding, and to award the contract in its best interest.

e. That any alterations to this Bid Form will result in disqualification of the Bid.

3. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Undersigned acknowledges the following documents as the basis for their proposal:

a. Instructions to Bidders.

b. Agreement: AIA Document A101, 2017 Edition by reference.

c. The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Form A201, 2017 Edition by reference.

d. Supplementary General Conditions.

e. Project Manual, dated December 8, 2025, including all Divisions and Sections of the

Specifications.

f. Drawings indexed on Sheet T1.00 of the Drawings, all dated December 8, 2025.

g. Addenda: The undersigned further acknowledges receipt of Addenda as listed below and represents that any additions to, modifications of, or deletions from the Work specified, as called for in these Addenda, are included in the Base Bid Sum.

ADDENDUM NO. DATE

BID FORM 004113 - 3 DECEMBER 8, 2025

(NOTE: If no Addenda have been received, write “NONE”.)

4. BID SECURITY: The undersigned shall attach to this Form of Proposal a Bid Bond, in an amount not less than 10% of the Base Bid amount, payable to the Board of Education, School District U-46 which is agreed will be forfeited to the Board of Education if the undersigned fails to execute the Standard Form of Owner/Contractor Agreement (AIA Document A-101, 2017 Edition), as modified herein as modified herein by the Supplementary Conditions and General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (AIA Document A201, 2017 edition), as modified herein by the Supplementary Conditions, and which is hereby made a part of this Contract Document by reference, and furnish evidence of their ability to become bonded and provide insurance coverage as specified, within five days after Owner’s notification of the intent to award the contract to the undersigned.

5. In signing and submitting this bid, the undersigned certifies that all materials and construction to be provided are as specified in the proposed Contract Documents.

6. TIME OF COMPLETION: If awarded the Contract for Construction, the Bidder agrees to complete all work for the Owner’s occupancy on or before the following dates:

a. Tentative Commencement of Work on site:

1) Bid Package A (Kenyon Woods Middle School: June 1, 2026

2) Bid Package B (Century Oaks Elementary School):

a) Phase 1: July 13, 2026

b) Phase 2: March 1, 2027

c) Phase 3: July 12, 2027

3) Bid Package C (Glenbrook Elementary School): June 1, 2027

4) Bid Package D: Refer to dates above for Bid Packages A, B, and C.

b. Final Completion of Work:

1) Bid Package A (Kenyon Woods Middle School: June 12, 2026

2) Bid Package B (Century Oaks Elementary School):

a) Phase 1: July 27, 2026

b) Phase 2: March 15, 2027

c) Phase 3: July 26, 2027

3) Bid Package C (Glenbrook Elementary School): June 15, 2027

4) Bid Package D: Refer to dates above for Bid Packages A, B, and C.

7. TAX EXEMPTION: The Owner is exempt from the Illinois Retailer’s Occupation Tax and Use Tax (Sales Tax). The Bidder shall exclude such taxes from consideration in preparing their bid.

8. ADDRESS, LEGAL STATUS AND SIGNATURE OF BIDDER

a. The Undersigned hereby designates the address given below as the legal address to which all notices, directions, or other communications may be served or mailed.

Name of Firm or Joint Venture:

Street Address:

City:

State:

BID FORM 004113 - 4 DECEMBER 8, 2025

Zip:

Telephone:

b. The Undersigned hereby declares that the Bidder has the legal status indicated below.

1) If a partnership, give full names of all partners:

2) If a corporation, indicate state in which incorporated:

Affix Seal

c. The Undersigned hereby affirms that they are qualified to do business in the State of Illinois.

d. Signatures:

1) Individual, partnership or corporation:

Name:

By:

Title:

2) Parties to Joint Venture:

Name:

By:

Address:

BID FORM 004113 - 5 DECEMBER 8, 2025

BIDDER’S REQUIRED BID DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

All Bidders must submit this form, completed in its entirety and signed, with their bid.

Below is a list of all documents and attachments which must be included with a bid in order for the bid to be consid-ered a complete bid. Bidders must check boxes to indicate each item has been included with this bid.

004113 – Bid Form, including all attachments listed below

Bidder’s Required Bid Documents Checklist

Bidder’s Responsibility Information

Attachment 1 To Bidder’s Responsibility Information

Financial reports for the two consecutive, most recently available years.

References and project names of all projects as set forth in Section 004395 – General Require-ments

004325 – Substitutions

004345 - Certificate of Prevailing Wage Requirements

004353 – Certification of Illinois Preference Act Requirements

004519 - Non-Collusion Affidavit

004521 - Bidder Eligibility Certificate

004546 - Certificate of Compliance with Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act

004548 - Certificate Regarding Non-Discrimination in Employment – Protected Categories

004550 - Certificate Regarding Sexual Harassment Policy

004552 - Certificate Regarding Criminal Background Investigations

Documentation of a minimum of five continuous years in business as detailed in Section 004395 General Requirements, Item 1.2.A.1

Documentation that the Project Manager assigned to the project meets the requirements as detailed in Sec-tion 004395 General Requirements, Item 1.2.B and 1.2.B.1.

Documentation that the Contractor meets the requirements as detailed in Section 004395 General Require-ments, Item 1.2.C

Documentation that Contractor’s Insurance Rating is 1.0 or less.

Letter from President of the Company certifying absence of any filings for protection from creditors under federal bankruptcy laws and/or placement under receivership or similar restrictions in the last five years.

Letter from President of the Company certifying absence of contracts terminated by Owner for non-performance in the past five years, except where not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

Letter from bonding company certifying absence of claims on Bidder’s bond in the past five years, except where not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

Completed AIA Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement.

Completed Bid proposal spreadsheets.

Signature:

Name:

By:

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID

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BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY INFORMATION

Information required to be submitted with bid to facilitate application of Bidder Responsibility Criteria as described in Section 004395 of the Project Manual:

1. Date of establishment of current form of business organization:

2. Type of current form of business organization:

3. State of registration of current form of business organization:

4. Name of bidder’s project manager with experience limits set forth in Section 004395 – General Require-ments:

5. Identification of projects which meet the requirements set forth in Section 004395 – General Requirements.

Use Attachment 1 as the form on which to provide this information.

6. Enclose with this form independently prepared financial reports for the two consecutive, most recently available years.

7. Case, caption, number and court for any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding involving the bid-der other than solely as a claimant:

8. List contracts terminated by owner for non-performance within the past five years of this project’s bid date, and the name, address, and telephone number of Owner’s representative under all such contracts:

9. List contracts on which a claim against the bidder’s bond was made within the past five years of this pro-ject’s bid date, and the name, address, and telephone number of owner’s representative under all such con-tracts.

10. Enclose with this form a list of references and project names of all projects as set forth in Section 004395

– General Requirements. The references must include the names of contact person who are or were offi-cials representing the Owner who are familiar with the Bidder’s performance.

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID

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ATTACHMENT 1 TO BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY INFORMATION

Identification of projects which meet the requirements set forth in Section 004395 – General Requirements. Fill out one sheet for each project. Duplicate as necessary.

1. Name of Project

2. Contract Price as Bid: $

3. Final Contract Price: $

4. Contract Start Date

5. Contract Completion Date:

6. Date of Substantial Completion:

7. Date of Final Completion:

8. Identification of change orders which increased contract price or completion date were due to the material fault of the Bidder.

9. Identification of any litigation, mediation or arbitration in which the bidder is or was a party, including the case caption, number and court, mediator or arbitrator and reasons for bidder’s involvement:

10. Identification of claims on the Bidder’s bond by owner, subcontractor or others which were due to the material fault of the Bidder.

11. Identification of mechanic’s liens filed against the owner and reasons for liens:

12. Name, address, and telephone number of owner’s representative:

END OF SECTION 004113

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SUBSTITUTIONS 004325 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004325 – SUBSTITUTIONS

All bids shall be based upon the Contractor providing materials and equipment as required by the proposed Contract Documents.

Bidders desiring to propose substitutions for acceptable manufacturers, suppliers, materials and/or equipment indicated within the specifications shall list below such proposed substitutions, along with the amount to be added or deducted from the lump sum base bid should the Owner decide to accept such proposed substitutions.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all such proposed substitutions.

Proposed substitutions will not be used to determine the low bid.

In order to receive consideration, each proposed substitution shall be accompanied by complete technical data and written description of material or product, including effect on the construction schedule.

Note: Manufacturers, suppliers, materials and/or equipment approved by the Architect prior to the scheduled time for receipt of Bids, but not indicated in Addenda, must be listed below if said change from the specification requirements is to be considered.

ITEM SPECIFIED PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION ADD DEDUCT

Name of Bidder:

Date:

END OF SECTION 004325

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PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS 004343 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004343 – PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. Each Contractor shall comply with requirements of “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workmen employed in any public works by the State, County, City or by any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works.”

B. If, during the course of work under this contract, the Department of Labor revises the prevailing rate hourly wages to be paid under this contract for any trade or occupation, Owner, will notify Contractor and each Subcontractor of the changes in the prevailing rate of hourly wages. Contractor shall have the sole responsibility and duty to ensure that the revised prevailing rate of hourly wages 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.

C. Contractor shall follow all State, County, City or by any public body provisions for prevailing wages.

Contractors shall submit two forms of Certification of Monthly Payroll with each monthly pay request.

1. Certification of Monthly Payroll (record copy) will include name, address, phone, SS number, classification, hourly wages paid in each pay period, number of hours worked each day and starting and ending time of each day for each identified worker.

2. Certification of Monthly Payroll (public information copy) will include name, classification, hourly wages paid in each pay period, number of hours worked each day and starting and ending time of each day for each identified worker (Note: No SS # and address of employees). This submission would be maintained by the institution for three years and be provided upon receipt of a freedom of information act request concerning labor at those sites during the period which contractors and subs are employed at those sites.

1.2 ACT AND ORDINANCES

A. “An Act requiring wages of laborers, mechanics and other workmen employed in any public works by the State, County, City of any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works . . .”, Illinois Revised Statues, 1981, Chapter 48, Sections 39s-1 through 39s-2.

1. Copy of Illinois Department of Labor Prevailing Wages for Cook County can be found at www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/rates.HTM.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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CERTIFICATION OF PREVAILING

WAGE REQUIREMENTS

004345 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004345 – CERTIFICATION OF PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION OF PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

I, ____________________________________________, Contractor, hereby certifies that all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under the contract shall not be paid less than the prevailing wage as found by the Illinois Department of Labor or the Board of Education, and that Contractor and all subcontractors shall in all other respects comply with the Prevailing Wage Act in carry out work under the contract. If, during the course of work under this contract, the Department of Labor revises the prevailing rate of hourly wages to be paid under this contract, Contractor shall have the sole responsibility and duty to ensure that the revised prevailing rate of hourly wages 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. Contractor shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold the Owner harmless for any claims or demands made as a result of Contractor’s failure to comply with this certification.

Certified By: __________________________________ Dated: ______________________________ (Contractor’s Authorized Representative)

(Name of Contractor of Subcontractor’s Representative)

(Title of Representative)

(Name of Contractor or Subcontractor)

Address of Contractor or Subcontractor:

SUBSCRIBED and SWORN TO before me this ___________ day of _____________________, 2025.

(Notary Public)

END OF SECTION 004345

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ILLINOIS PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS 004351 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004351 – ILLINOIS PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 -

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. Each Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (Illinois Preference Act)

B. This Act requires contractors to use at least 90% Illinois laborers on all public works projects that receive State funds or funds administered by the State during a period of excessive unemployment. Excessive unemployment is defined as any month immediately following 2 consecutive calendar months that the Illinois unemployment rate exceeds 5%. Civil penalties may be imposed on employers who hire non- Illinois workers on State public works projects.

2.2 ACT AND ORDINANCES

A. “Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act”, Illinois Revised Statues, 30 ILCS 570/1-7.

1. Copy of legislation can be found at https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws- Rules/CONMED/Pages/illinois-preference-act.aspx

PART 3 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 4 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 004351

https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/illinois-preference-act.aspx https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/illinois-preference-act.aspx

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CERTIFICATION OF ILLINOIS

PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS

004353 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004353 – CERTIFICATION OF ILLINOIS PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION OF ILLINOIS PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS

I, ____________________________________________, Contractor, hereby certifies that it will use at least 90% Illinois laborers on all public works projects that receive State funds or funds administered by the State during a period of excessive unemployment. Excessive unemployment is defined as any month immediately following two

(2) consecutive calendar months that the Illinois unemployment rate exceeds 5%. Contractor shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold the Owner harmless for any claims or demands made as a result of Contractor’s failure to comply with this certification.

Certified By: __________________________________ Dated: ______________________________ (Contractor’s Authorized Representative)

(Name of Contractor of Subcontractor’s Representative)

(Title of Representative)

(Name of Contractor or Subcontractor)

Address of Contractor or Subcontractor:

SUBSCRIBED and SWORN TO before me this ___________ day of _____________________, 2025.

END OF SECTION 0043535

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 004395 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004395 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. The Bidder is required to meet the following criteria in order to be considered a responsible bidder by the Owner. Owner, through the Architect and its Business Office, shall have the right to make such inquiries as it deems appropriate to verify any of the information provided to Owner by Bidder pursuant to this Section 004395. If, as a result of such inquires Owner deems any such information provided by the Bidder unsubstantiated, or if any of the documentation provided by the Bidder as described below is incomplete, Owner may deem the Bidder to have failed to satisfy said criteria.

B. The Owner may utilize any available information including but not necessarily limited to the information submitted as part of this Section to determine the lowest responsible bidder for this project.

C. In the case of joint venture or partnership, each joint venturer or partner must independently meet each of the requirements set forth in Paragraphs 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5.

1.2 EXPERIENCE

A. Minimum of five continuous years in business from this project’s bid date, in the current form of business organization as a General Contractor.

1. Documentation: Documentation shall consist of corporate documents, registrations, annual Reports, (or, if the Bidder is not a corporation, substantial equivalents) showing continuous existence and operation for the time stated. If documents relating to a predecessor entity are provided, an explanation of the reason for the dissolution of the predecessor and the formation it’s successor must be provided.

B. Project Manager to be assigned to the project must have at least five (5) years of experience working for a Furniture/Equipment Dealer managing institutional or commercial projects and at least three (3) public school building construction, addition or renovation projects of at least $300,000 and of similar scope and complexity in the State of Illinois within the last five years from this project’s bid date.

1. Documentation: Documentation shall consist of Project Manager’s resume indicating name, education or training, and a list of projects where he managed the work as outlined above, and length of employment with this Bidder.

C. At least three (3) public school building furniture/equipment projects of at least $300,000 and of similar scope and complexity Substantially Completed on time within the last three (3) years from this project’s bid date in the State of Illinois as a Furniture/Equipment Dealer. Factors to be considered in evaluating successful completion include the following:

1. Completion of contract substantially on time or at a later date not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

2. Completion of the contract substantially at the contract price or at an increased price not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

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3. Completion of the contract without litigation or arbitration by Bidder, Owner, any Subcontractor or others except where not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

4. Completion of the Contract without a claim on the Bidder’s bond by the Owner, any Subcontractor or others except where not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

5. Documentation: References and project names establishing that the Bidder meets this criterion.

The references must include the names of contact persons who are or were officials of each public body involved who are familiar with the Bidder’s performance.

“Substantially” as used in the foregoing C.1, and C.2, means within at least five percent.

1.3 FINANCIAL CONDITION/BUSINESS PRACTICES

A. Absence of any filings for protection from creditors under federal bankruptcy laws and/or placement under receivership or similar restrictions in the last five years.

1. Documentation: Letter from President of the Company certifying the above.

B. Sound fiscal management and sufficient resources for successful completion of the contract.

1. Documentation: Independently prepared financial statements for the two consecutive, most recently available years.

C. Absence of contracts terminated by Owner for non-performance in the past five years, except where not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

1. Documentation: Letter from President of the Company certifying the above.

D. Absence of claims on Bidder’s bond in the past five years, except where not due to the material fault of the Bidder.

1. Documentation: Letter from bonding company certifying the above.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. List of all institutional and commercial projects performed in the last three (3) years.

1. Documentation: References and project names of all institutional and commercial projects completed within the last three (3) years of this project’s bid date, or which are still in progress at the time of this bid. The references must include the names of contact persons who are or were officials of the public body for institutional projects or officials of the commercial projects who are familiar with the Bidder’s performance.

1.5 AIA DOCUMENTS

A. SATISFACTORY COMPLETION of AIA Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement.

1. Documentation: Completed AIA Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used

END OF SECTION 004395

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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT 004519 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004519 – NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

AFFIDAVIT: “I (we) hereby certify and affirm that my (our) proposal was prepared independently for this project and that it contains no fees or amounts other than for the legitimate execution of this work as specified and that it includes no understanding or agreements in restraint of trade.”

(If an Individual)

Signature of Bidder (Seal)

Business Address

(If a Partnership)

Firm Name (Seal)

By

Business Addresses ( ) of all Partners ( ) of the Firm ( )

(If a Corporation)

Corporate Name

By

Business Address

(Corporate Seal)

Name of Officers: (President) (Secretary) (Treasurer)

Attest:

(Secretary)

Name of Bidder

Date

END OF SECTION 004519

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BIDDER ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE 004521 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004521 – BIDDER ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE

720 ILCS 5/33E-11 requires that all contractors bidding for public agencies in the State of Illinois certify that they are not barred from bidding on public contracts for bid rigging or bid rotation.

The following certification must be completed, signed and submitted with the Bidder's Form of Proposal.

FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER.

, as part of its bid on a contract for (Firm Name of Contractor)

SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46

RE BID - CENTURY OAKS, GLENBROOK, AND KENYON WOODS

FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

certifies that said contractor is not barred from bidding on the aforementioned contract as a result of a violation of either 720 ILCS 5/33E-3 or 720 ILCS 5/33E-4.

Firm Name:

By: (Typed or printed name) (Authorized Agent of Contractor)

(Signature)

(Title)

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this day of , 2025.

END OF SECTION 004521

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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH

ILLINOIS DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT

004546 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004546 – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH ILLINOIS DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT

[Contractors With 25 Or More Employees]

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH

ILLINOIS DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT

, having 25 or more employees, does hereby certify pursuant to Section 3 of the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act (30 ILCS 580/3) that [he, she, it] shall provide a drug-free workplace for all employees engaged in the performance of work under the contract by complying with the requirements of the

Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act and, further certifies, that [he, she, it] is not ineligible for award of this contract by reason of debarment for a violation of the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act.

By Authorized Agent

Date

SUBSCRIBED and SWORN TO before me this day of , 2025.

NOTARY PUBLIC

END OF SECTION 004546

RE BID - CENTURY OAKS, GLENBROOK, AND KENYON

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CERTIFICATE REGARDING NON-

DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT –

PROTECTED CATEGORIES

004548 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004548 – CERTIFICATE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT –

PROTECTED CATEGORIES

CERTIFICATE REGARDING

NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT – PROTECTED CATEGORIES

[contractor], does hereby certify that [he, she, it] has a written policy that includes, at a minimum, the following information: (i) the definition of persons in a Protected Category in

Employment under State and Federal law; (ii) the illegality of discrimination against persons in a Protected Category in Employment; (iii) an internal complaint process including penalties; (iv) the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through both the Illinois Department of Human Rights and Human Rights Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; (v) directions on how to contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights and Human Rights Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and

(vi) protection against retaliation.

Discrimination against Persons in a Protected Category in Employment can occur in the following categories: Age, Disability, Equal Pay/Compensation, Genetic Information, Harassment, National Origin, Pregnancy, Race/Color, Religion, and Sex-Based Discrimination.

By Authorized Agent

Date this day of , 2024.

END OF SECTION 004548

RE BID -CENTURY OAKS, GLENBROOK, AND KENYON WOODS

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CERTIFICATE REGARDING SEXUAL

HARASSMENT POLICY

004550 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004550 – CERTIFICATE REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

CERTIFICATE REGARDING

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

[contractor], does hereby certify pursuant to Section 2-105 of the

Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2-105) that [he, she, it] has a written sexual harassment policy that includes, at a minimum, the following information: (i) the illegality of sexual harassment; (ii) the definition of sexual harassment under State law; (iii) a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; (iv) an internal complaint process including penalties; (v) the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the

Department of Human Rights and Human Rights Commission; (vi) directions on how to contact the Department of

Human Rights and Human Rights Commission; and (vii) protection against retaliation.

By Authorized Agent

Date this day of , 2025.

END OF SECTION 004550

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CERTIFICATE REGARDING CRIMINAL

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

004552 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004552 – CERTIFICATE REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Contractor hereby represents, warrants, and certifies that no officer or director thereof has any knowledge that any employee thereof has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit “Criminal Code of 2012,” 720 ILCS, Sections 5/11-6 (Indecent solicitation of a child), 5/11-30 (Public indecency), 5/11-14 (Prostitution), 5/11-18 (Patronizing a prostitute), 5/11-18.1 (Patronizing a minor engaged in Prostitution, 5/14-3 (Promoting prostitution), 5/11-14.4 (Promoting juvenile prostitution), 5/11-19.1 (Sexual exploitation of a child), 5/11-20 (Obscenity), 5/11-

20.1 (Child Pornography), 5/11-1.30 (Aggravated criminal sexual assault), 5/11-1.50 (Criminal sexual abuse), and 5/11-1.60 (Aggravated criminal sexual abuse), and/or those offenses defined in the “Cannabis Control Act,” 720 ILCS, 550/l et. seq. (except the “Illinois Controlled Substances Act,” 720 ILCS 570/100 et. seq. and/or any offense committed or attempted in any other state or against the laws of the United States, which if committed or attempted in this State, would have been punishable as one or more of the foregoing offenses. Contractor further agrees that it shall not employ any person who have or may have direct, daily contact with the pupils and for whom a criminal background investigation has not been conducted pursuant hereto, and further represents and agrees that all applicants for any such employment shall furnish with their applications the attached written “Authorization for Criminal Background Investigations” form authorizing the Board of Education to request a fingerprint-based criminal background investigation of said applicant pursuant to Section 5/10-21.9 of the School Code of Illinois and to receive criminal history record information pursuant thereto to determine if the applicant has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit any of the criminal or drug offenses enumerated above. Contractor shall incur any costs and expenses associated with the fingerprint-based criminal background investigation. Contractor further represents, warrants, and certifies that no applicant for employment with respect to whom the criminal investigation reveals any conviction for committing and/or attempting to commit any of the above enumerated offenses, shall be employed thereby in any position that involves or may involve contact with the students. This certification is executed on the date hereinafter indicated by the designated contractor by its duly authorized officer.

By:

Its:

Dated:

END OF SECTION 004552

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AUTHORIZATION FOR CRIMINAL

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

004554 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

SECTION 004554 – AUTHORIZATION FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

AUTHORIZATION FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INFORMATION

The undersigned hereby authorizes the School Board, School District U-46, to request a fingerprint-based criminal background investigation from the Illinois State Police, pursuant to Section 5/10-21.9 of the School Code of Illinois, 105 ILCS 5/10-21.9 and to receive criminal history record information pursuant thereto.

By:

(Printed/Typed Name of Applicant Employee)

By:

(Signature of Applicant or Employee)

Dated:

NOTE: SIGNATURE NOT REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL WITH BID. THIS IS THE FORM REFERRED TO

IN SECTION 004552 FOR USE WITH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS.

END OF SECTION 004554

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS 007300 - 1 DECEMBER 8, 2025

DOCUMENT 007300 - SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

The following supplements modify the "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction", AIA Document A201-2017, Sixteenth Edition, 2017. Where any Article of the General Conditions is modified or any Paragraph, Subparagraph or Clause thereof is modified or deleted by these supplements, the unaltered provisions of that Article, Paragraph, Subparagraph or Clause shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1.1 Delete the last sentence of subparagraph 1.1.1 and add the following to the end of Subparagraph 1.1.1:

"Contract Documents shall include: Advertisements or Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders; Form of Proposal; the Bid or Proposal executed by the Bidder and all attached documents; Addenda;

Certificates of Insurance; and bonds indicated in the Project Manual, including, but not limited to Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Labor and Material Payment Bonds."

1.2.1 In Subparagraph 1.2.1, delete "performance by the Contractor . . . indicated results," and add the following to Subparagraph 1.2.1:

"Where conflicts exist within or between parts of the Contract Documents, or between the Contract Documents and the applicable standards, codes and ordinances, the more stringent, or higher quality or greater quantity requirements shall apply. Large scale drawings take precedence over smaller scaled drawings, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions and noted materials over graphic representations."

1.2.4 Add Subparagraph 1.2.4 as follows:

"Large scale details on the Drawings shall take precedence over smaller scale details."

1.4.1 Add Subparagraph 1.4.1 as follows:

"The Contract Documents shall be interpreted as gender neutral. In the interest of brevity, the Contract Documents may include such gender determining…