4-3024-0127, St. Pats Phase 2 Water Main Improvements, Proposal.pdf

CITY OF JOLIET

WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS, CONTRACT PROPOSAL,

CONTRACT AND CONTRACT BOND

FOR THE

ST PAT’S PHASE 2 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS

CONTRACT NO. 3024-0127

APPROVED BY

SUBMITTED BY

DEPARTMENT OF

[Directors Name]

DATE , 202_

APPROVED

DEPARTMENT OF

[Engineers Name]

DATE: , 202_

CONTRACTORS NAME

ADDRESS

CITY AND STATE

PHONE

EMAIL

DATE: , 202_

(09/25)

BID FORM

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BID FORM FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions to Bidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.

ARTICLE 1—OWNER AND BIDDER

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

City of Joliet

Mayor and City Council

150 W. Jefferson Street

Joliet, IL 60432

(hereinafter called Owner)

1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work required for the construction of the St. Pat’s Phase 2 Water Main Improvements in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois (Engineers’ Job No. 2501425.00) as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2—ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

2.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required Bid security.

B. Form 00 43 36 “Proposed Subcontractors Form”.

C. City of Joliet Affidavits.

D. Certificate 00 62 03 Illinois Drug Free Workplace Act.

E. Certificate 00 62 04 Illinois Contractor Certification.

F. Certificate 00 62 05 Illinois Compliance with Safety Requirements.

G. Certificate 00 62 06 Illinois Tax Delinquency/Default.

H. Certificate 00 62 07 Substance Abuse Prevention Program.

I. Certificate 00 62 08 Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act.

J. Certificate 00 62 33.13 Bidder Certification Regarding the Use of American Iron and Steel Products.

K. Certificate 00 74 23.01 DBE Program Form #1 (Contractor Certification).

L. Certificate 00 74 23.02 DBE Program Form #3 (Subcontractor Utilization).

M. Certificate 00 74 23.03 DBE Program Form #4 (Bidders List).

N. Certificate 00 74 23.04 Bidder Certification in Compliance with Article 33E-11 to the “Criminal Code of 2012.”.

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O. Certificate 00 74 23.05 USEPA Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities.

P. Certificate 00 74 23.06 USEPA Certification Regarding Notice to Labor Unions or Other Organizations of Workers Nondiscrimination in Employment.

Q. Certificate 00 74 23.07 USEPA Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters.

R. Evidence of authority to do business in the state of the Project; or a written covenant to obtain such authority within the time for acceptance of Bids.

S. Contractor’s license number as evidence of Bidder’s State Contractor’s License or a covenant by Bidder to obtain said license within the time for acceptance of Bids, if required.

ARTICLE 3—BASIS OF BID—UNIT PRICES

3.01 Unit Prices

A. Bid Form following this section is provided for Bidder’s reference only. Bid prices are to be entered into the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) website.

B. Bidder will perform the Work at the indicated unit prices.

C. Bidder acknowledges that:

1. Each Bid Unit Price includes an amount considered by Bidder to be adequate to cover Contractor’s overhead and profit for each separately identified item, and

2. Estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids, and final payment for all Unit Price Work will be based on actual quantities, determined as provided in the Contract Documents.

D. Bidder agrees that the Owner may select any one or more Parts of this Bid, and if awarded the Contract for such Part or Parts of this Bid, the Bidder agrees to perform and complete the work at the Contract Unit Prices submitted herein.

E. Bidder agrees that if the Owner decides to extend or shorten improvement, or otherwise alter it by extras or deductions, including the elimination of any one or more of the items, by an amount not to exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total money value of the original contract price corrected as provided in the specifications, the Bidder will perform the work as altered, increased or decreased at the contract unit price.

ARTICLE 4—TIME OF COMPLETION

4.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete based on the interim milestones specified in Section 01 31 13.16 and will be completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement. The estimated Notice to Proceed date is May 3rd , 2027.

4.02 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages.

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ARTICLE 5—BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACCEPTANCE PERIOD, INSTRUCTIONS,

AND RECEIPT OF ADDENDA

5.01 Bid Acceptance Period

A. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 120 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

5.02 Instructions to Bidders

A. Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security.

5.03 Receipt of Addenda

A. Bidder acknowledges receipt of all Public Notices, Public Q&A, and Addenda issued through Euna Procurement (Bonfire).

ARTICLE 6—BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.01 Bidder’s Representations

A. In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents the following:

1. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, including Addenda.

2. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

3. Bidder is familiar with all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

4. Bidder has carefully studied the reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and the drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, with respect to the Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

5. Bidder has carefully studied the reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

6. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site;

information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Technical Data identified in the Supplementary Conditions or by definition, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and Technical Data on (a) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (b) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, if selected as Contractor; and (c) Bidder’s (Contractor’s) safety precautions and programs.

7. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, Bidder agrees that no further examinations, investigations, 00 41 00.16-4 (2501425.00) IEPA-PWSLP explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.

8. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

9. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and of discrepancies between Site conditions and the Contract Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Contractor.

10. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.

11. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that without exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents.

12. Bidder is not barred from contracting with the Owner as a result of a violation 720 ILCS 5/33 et seq.

13. Bidder will comply with the requirements of Sections 22.51(f)(2)(B) and 22.51a(d)(2)(B) of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act ([415 ILCS5/22.51(f)(2)(B)] and [415 ILCS5/22.51a(d)(2)(B)]) for the disposal of uncontaminated soils including uncontaminated soil mixed with other clean construction or demolition debris (CCDD) materials and has included any costs associated with compliance in the Bid.

14. Bidder agrees that no less than the prevailing rate of wages under the Davis-Bacon Wage Act (40 USC 276a through 276a-5) as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor shall be paid to all laborers, workmen and mechanics performing work under this contract.

15. Bidder agrees to cooperate with all Davis-Bacon Wage Act compliance activities including employee interviews by Owner.

16. Bidder will comply with the provisions of the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570/) as they may apply to this Project.

17. Bidder certifies that all iron and steel products used in the project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public water system are produced in the United States in compliance with Section 608 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act”.

18. The City of Joliet Local Bidders Ordinance does not apply to this contract.

6.02 Bidder’s Certifications

A. The Bidder certifies the following:

1. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation.

2. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid.

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3. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding.

4. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 8.02.A:

a. Corrupt practice means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process.

b. Fraudulent practice means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made

(a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition.

c. Collusive practice means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels.

d. Coercive practice means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

5. By submission of the Bid, Bidder certifies, and in the case of a Joint Bid each party thereto certifies as to his own organization, that in connection with the Bid:

a. The prices in the bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or with any competitor, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to the prices;

b. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices quoted in the bid have not knowingly been directly or indirectly disclosed to any other bidder or to any competitor prior to opening; and

c. No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or withhold a bid for the purpose of restricting competition;

6. Each person signing the bid shall certify that:

He or she is the person in the bidder’s organization responsible for the decision as to the prices being bid and that he or she has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to the certifications of this Bid Form; or

He or she is not the person in the bidder’s organization responsible for the decision as to the prices being bid, but that he or she has been authorized to act as agent certifying that the persons determining the prices have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to the certifications of this Bid Form, and as their Bidder’s agent shall so certify. He or she shall also certify that he or she has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to the certifications of this Bid Form.

6.03 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

A. Select if Bidder is currently certified as an MBE or WBE under EPA’s DBE program:

Yes No

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B. Bidder certifies that proof of current prequalification (Capital Development Board or IDOT) defined in Section 00 11 13 is enclosed with the Bid.

Yes No

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BIDDER hereby submits this Bid as set forth above:

Bidder:

(typed or printed name of organization)

By:

(individual’s signature)

Name:

(typed or printed)

Title:

(typed or printed)

Date:

(typed or printed)

If Bidder is a corporation, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.

Attest:

(individual’s signature)

Name:

(typed or printed)

Title:

(typed or printed)

Date:

(typed or printed)

Address for giving notices:

Bidder’s Contact:

Name:

(typed or printed)

Title:

(typed or printed)

Phone:

Email:

Address:

Bidder’s Contractor License No.: (if applicable)

BID SECURITY FORM

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BID SECURITY FORM

Bidder Surety

Name: Name:

Address (principal place of business): Address (principal place of business):

Owner Bid

Name: Project (name and location):

Address (principal place of business):

Bid Due Date:

Bond

(Words) $ (Figures) Penal Sum:

Date of Bond:

Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth in this Bid Bond, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.

Bidder Surety

(Full formal name of Bidder)

(Full formal name of Surety) (corporate seal)

By: By:

(Signature) (Signature) (Attach Power of Attorney)

Name: Name:

(Printed or typed)

(Printed or typed)

Title: Title:

Attest: Attest:

(Signature) (Signature)

Name: Name:

(Printed or typed) (Printed or typed)

Title: Title:

Notes: (1) Note: Addresses are to be used for giving any required notice. (2) Provide execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers, if necessary.

BID SECURITY FORM

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1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to pay to Owner upon default of Bidder the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond. Payment of the penal sum is the extent of Bidder’s and Surety’s liability.

Recovery of such penal sum under the terms of this Bond will be Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy upon default of Bidder.

2. Default of Bidder occurs upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents.

3. This obligation will be null and void if:

3.1. Owner accepts Bidder’s Bid and Bidder delivers within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents, or

3.2. All Bids are rejected by Owner, or

3.3. Owner fails to issue a Notice of Award to Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Bidder and, if applicable, consented to by Surety when required by Paragraph 5 hereof).

4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon default of Bidder and within 30 calendar days after receipt by Bidder and Surety of written notice of default from Owner, which notice will be given with reasonable promptness, identifying this Bond and the Project and including a statement of the amount due.

5. Surety waives notice of any and all defenses based on or arising out of any time extension to issue Notice of Award agreed to in writing by Owner and Bidder, provided that the total time for issuing Notice of Award including extensions does not in the aggregate exceed 120 days from the Bid due date without Surety’s written consent.

6. No suit or action will be commenced under this Bond prior to 30 calendar days after the notice of default required in Paragraph 4 above is received by Bidder and Surety, and in no case later than one year after the Bid due date.

7. Any suit or action under this Bond will be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the state in which the Project is located.

8. Notices required hereunder must be in writing and sent to Bidder and Surety at their respective addresses shown on the face of this Bond. Such notices may be sent by personal delivery, commercial courier, or by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, and will be deemed to be effective upon receipt by the party concerned.

9. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of Attorney evidencing the authority of the officer, agent, or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute, seal, and deliver such Bond and bind the Surety thereby.

10. This Bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any applicable statute that has been omitted from this Bond will be deemed to be included herein as if set forth at length. If any provision of this Bond conflicts with any applicable statute, then the provision of said statute governs and the remainder of this Bond that is not in conflict therewith continues in full force and effect.

11. The term “Bid” as used herein includes a Bid, offer, or proposal as applicable.

PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS FORM

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TO: City of Joliet Mayor and City Council 150 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432

(hereinafter called Owner)

1. Pursuant to bidding requirements for the Work titled:

CITY OF JOLIET, ILLINOIS

ST. PAT’S PHASE 2

CITY OF JOLIET CONTRACT NO. 3024-0127

for portions of the Work equaling or exceeding $10,000, Bidder proposes to use the following Subcontractors. Except as otherwise approved by Owner, Bidder proposes to perform all other portions of the Work with his own forces:

2. Portion of the Work: Subcontractor name and address:

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Portion of the Work: Subcontractor name and address:

USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF REQUIRED

END OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS FORM

NOTICE

The City of Joliet has adopted a Responsible Bidder Ordinance (2-440). In addition to any other requirement, unless otherwise expressly stated in a bid solicitation or an award of contract, or applicable state or federal law or regulation states otherwise, all bidders must comply with the following requirements in order to submit a bid or be awarded a contract.

1. The bidder must be a duly organized legal entity in good standing with the

Illinois Secretary of State and in compliance with all laws prerequisite to doing business in the state and submit a copy of the Illinois Secretary of

State Department of Business Services online records evidencing that the bidder has a current corporate annual report on file, if required. If the bidder is an individual, sole proprietorship, or partnership, this subsection shall not apply.

2. The bidder must have a valid Federal Tax Identification Number or Social

Security Number (for individuals), documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Illinois

Department of Employment Security (if bidder has employees).

3. The bidder must be an equal opportunity employer and comply with Section

2000(e) of Chapter 21, Title 42 of the United States Code and Executive

Order 11246.

4. The bidder shall provide certificates of insurance indicating the following coverages if called for in the bid solicitation: general liability, workers compensation, completed operations, automobile, hazardous occupation, and product liability.

5. A statement that all employees are (i) covered under a current workers’ compensation insurance policy, and (ii) properly classified under such policy. If the bidder is insured with a carrier, the evidence of workers’ compensation insurance shall be a copy of the “Information Page” which includes the name and address of the insured, as well as class codes upon which the compensation premium is based and the total estimated remuneration per class code.

6. A statement of compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage

Act (820 ILCS 130), as amended, and all the rules and regulations therein, for the past five (5) years. Such statement shall also provide that the contractor has reviewed the Prevailing Wage Act or the federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, has reviewed and agrees to pay the applicable prevailing wage rates attached to the bid specifications, and will strictly comply with the Prevailing Wage Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and related requirements, including wages, medical and hospitalization insurance and retirement for those trades covered in the Act. A contractor who has been found, by the Illinois Department of Labor, to be in violation of the Prevailing Wage Act twice within a three (3) year period shall be deemed to not be Responsible Bidder for two (2) years from the date of the latest finding.

7. Certification of compliance with the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public

Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1, et seq.).

8. A certification that individuals who perform work on the public works project on behalf of the contractor are properly classified as either (i) an employee, or (ii) an independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.

9. Documents evidencing any professional or trade licenses required by law or local ordinance for any trade or specialty in which the contractor is seeking a contract award. Additionally, the contractor must disclose any suspension or revocation of such license held by the company, or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.

10. For construction contracts (construction of new facilities, renovation of existing facilities, or road construction projects), or demolition contracts, over $25,000 (twenty five thousand dollars), evidence of participation in apprenticeship and training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are approved by and registered with the

United States Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization. The required evidence includes but is not limited to a copy of all applicable apprenticeship standards or Apprenticeship

Agreement(s) for any apprentice(s) who will perform work on the public works project.

11. Disclosure of the name and address of each subcontractor from whom the contractor has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on any part of the project. Further, each such subcontractor shall be required to adhere to the requirements set forth herein as though it were bidding directly to the city.

Each contractor shall submit all subcontractor information and supporting documentation to the city prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project.

12. Unless otherwise agreed to in a collective bargaining agreement, the bidder shall certify that it provides, or contributes to, a health care plan for those employees working on the project and shall provide a copy of the health care plan upon request. The contributions toward a health care plan must be part of the employee’s regular compensation, and not merely part of the employee’s compensation during the period of time for which the employee is performing work on the project.

13. Unless otherwise agreed to in a collective bargaining agreement, the bidder shall certify that it contributes to an employee pension or retirement program, including but not limited to a 401k, a defined benefit plan or a similar plan for its field employees working on the project and shall provide a copy of the plan upon request. The contributions toward a pension or retirement program must be a part of the employee’s regular compensation and not merely part of the employee’s compensation during the period of time for which the employee is performing work on the project.

14. Certification that the bidder has not been subject to any determinations by a court or governmental agency for violations of federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to serious, willful, or repeated violations of the

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), violations of contracting or antitrust laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, or the federal

Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

15. Whenever practical, the bidder should prequalify as a local bidder.

16. Any material changes to the contractor’s status, at any time during the performance of the project, must be reported in writing to the city within fourteen (14) days of its occurrence. Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for the contractor to be deemed a non-responsible bidder.

17. The submission requirements of this Ordinance also apply to subcontractors, except that the contractor shall submit all subcontractor submissions to the city prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project. Failure of a subcontractor to submit the required information shall not disqualify the successful bidder from performing work on the project and shall not constitute a contractual default and/or breach by the successful bidder. However, the city may withhold all payments otherwise due for work performed by a subcontractor until the subcontractor submits the required information and the city approves such information. Further, where the city deems necessary, the city may also require that the successful bidder remove the subcontractor from the project and replace it with a responsive and responsible subcontractor.

CERTIFICATIONS/ATTACHMENTS

For each required certification or submission, the bidder shall comply with the appropriate subsection of the City of Joliet code of ordinances by initialing the page and/or attaching the required documentation to the page.

The certification pages should be initialed and submitted with the bid along with the required attachments.

There are 16 certification pages and a checklist that follows.

2-440(1) - The bidder must be a duly organized legal entity in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State and in compliance with all laws prerequisite to doing business in the state and submit a copy of the Illinois

Secretary of State Department of Business Services online records evidencing that the bidder has a current corporate annual report on file, if required. If the bidder is an individual, sole proprietorship, or partnership, this subsection shall not apply.

I hereby certify that the bidder is a duly organized legal entity in good standing with the

Illinois Secretary of State and in compliance with all laws prerequisite to doing business in the state.

Initials of bidder

Or:

I certify that the bidder is an individual, sole proprietor, or partnership.

Attachment: Illinois Secretary of State Department of Business Services online records evidencing that the bidder has a current corporate annual report on file (if required).

Mark attachment as “Attachment A”

2-440(2) - The bidder must have a valid Federal Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number (for individuals), documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Illinois

Department of Employment Security (if bidder has employees).

Attachment: Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of

Revenue and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (if bidder has employees).

Mark attachment as “Attachment B”

2-440(3) - The bidder must be an equal opportunity employer and comply with Section 2000(e) of Chapter 21, Title 42 of the United States Code and

Executive Order 11246.

I certify that the bidder is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with Section

2000(e) of Chapter 21, Title 42 of the United States Code and Executive Order 11246.

2-440(4) - The bidder shall provide certificates of insurance indicating the following coverages if called for in the bid solicitation: general liability, workers compensation, completed operations, automobile, hazardous occupation, and product liability.

Attachments: Certificates of insurance indicating the following coverages as called for in the bid solicitation.

Mark attachment as “Attachment C”

2-440(5) - A statement that all employees are (i) covered under a current workers’ compensation insurance policy, and (ii) properly classified under such policy. If the bidder is insured with a carrier, the evidence of workers’ compensation insurance shall be a copy of the “Information Page” which includes the name and address of the insured, as well as class codes upon which the compensation premium is based and the total estimated remuneration per class code.

I certify that all employees are (i) covered under a current workers’ compensation insurance policy, and (ii) properly classified under such policy.

Attachment: “Information Page” which includes the name and address of the insured, as well as class codes upon which the compensation premium is based and the total estimated remuneration per class code (if applicable).

Mark attachment as “Attachment D”

2-440(6) - A statement of compliance with all provisions of the Illinois

Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), as amended, and all the rules and regulations therein, for the past five (5) years. Such statement shall also provide that the contractor has reviewed the Prevailing Wage Act or the federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, has reviewed and agrees to pay the applicable prevailing wage rates attached to the bid specifications, and will strictly comply with the Prevailing Wage Act or federal Davis-Bacon and

Related Acts and related requirements, including wages, medical and hospitalization insurance and retirement for those trades covered in the Act.

A contractor who has been found, by the Illinois Department of Labor, to be in violation of the Prevailing Wage Act twice within a three (3) year period shall be deemed to not be Responsible Bidder for two (2) years from the date of the latest finding.

I certify that the bidder is in compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage

Act (820 ILCS 130), as amended, and all the rules and regulations therein, and has been for the past five (5) years.

I certify that that the contractor has reviewed the Prevailing Wage Act or the federal Davis-

Bacon and Related Acts, has reviewed and agrees to pay the applicable prevailing wage rates attached to the bid specifications, and will strictly comply with the Prevailing Wage

Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and related requirements, including wages, medical and hospitalization insurance and retirement for those trades covered in the Act.

2-440(7) - Certification of compliance with the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1, et seq.).

I certify that the bidder is in compliance with the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public

Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1, et seq.).

2-440(8) - A certification that individuals who perform work on the public works project on behalf of the contractor are properly classified as either (i) an employee, or (ii) an independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.

I certify that all individuals who perform work on the public works project on behalf of the contractor are properly classified as either (i) an employee, or (ii) an independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.

2-440(9) - Documents evidencing any professional or trade licenses required by law or local ordinance for any trade or specialty in which the contractor is seeking a contract award. Additionally, the contractor must disclose any suspension or revocation of such license held by the company, or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.

Attachments: Documents evidencing any professional or trade licenses required by law or local ordinance for any trade or specialty in which the contractor is seeking a contract award.

Mark attachment as “Attachment E”

Attachments: Disclosure of any suspension or revocation of such license held by the company, or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.

Mark attachment as “Attachment E1”

Or

I certify that the contractor has not been the subject of any suspension or revocation of such license held by the company, or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.

2-440(10) - For construction contracts (construction of new facilities, renovation of existing facilities, or road construction projects), or demolition contracts, over $25,000 (twenty five thousand dollars), evidence of participation in apprenticeship and training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization. The required evidence includes but is not limited to a copy of all applicable apprenticeship standards or Apprenticeship

Agreement(s) for any apprentice(s) who will perform work on the public works project.

Attachments: Evidence of participation in apprenticeship and training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization. The required evidence includes but is not limited to a copy of all applicable apprenticeship standards or Apprenticeship Agreement(s) for any apprentice(s) who will perform work on the public works project.

Mark attachment as “Attachment F”

2-440(11) - Disclosure of the name and address of each subcontractor from whom the contractor has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on any part of the project. Further, each such subcontractor shall be required to adhere to the requirements set forth herein as though it were bidding directly to the city. Each contractor shall submit all subcontractor information and supporting documentation to the city prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project.

Attachments: The name and address of each subcontractor from whom the contractor has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on any part of the project.

Mark attachment as “Attachment G”

I certify and acknowledge that the bidder shall submit all subcontractor information and supporting documentation to the city prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project.

2-440(12) - Unless otherwise agreed to in a collective bargaining agreement, the bidder shall certify that it provides, or contributes to, a health care plan for those employees working on the project and shall provide a copy of the health care plan upon request. The contributions toward a health care plan must be part of the employee’s regular compensation, and not merely part of the employee’s compensation during the period of time for which the employee is performing work on the project.

I certify that the bidder provides, or contributes to, a health care plan for those employees working on the project and shall provide a copy of the health care plan upon request. I further certify that these contributions are part of the employee’s regular compensation, and not merely part of the employee’s compensation during the period of time for which the employee is performing work on the project.

I certify that the bidder is subject to a collective bargaining agreement which addresses issues regarding a health care plan.

2-440(13) - Unless otherwise agreed to in a collective bargaining agreement, the bidder shall certify that it contributes to an employee pension or retirement program, including but not limited to a 401k, a defined benefit plan or a similar plan for its field employees working on the project and shall provide a copy of the plan upon request. The contributions toward a pension or retirement program must be a part of the employee’s regular compensation and not merely part of the employee’s compensation during the period of time for which the employee is performing work on the project.

I certify that the bidder contributes to an employee pension or retirement program, including but not limited to a 401k, a defined benefit plan or a similar plan for its field employees working on the project and shall provide a copy of the plan upon request.

These contributions toward a pension or retirement program are part of the employee’s regular compensation and not merely part of the employee’s compensation during the period of time for which the employee is performing work on the project.

I certify that the bidder is subject to a collective bargaining agreement which addresses contributions to an employee pension or retirement program, including but not limited to a 401k, a defined benefit plan or a similar plan for its field employees working on the project and shall provide a copy of the plan upon request.

2-440(14) - Certification that the bidder has not been subject to any determinations by a court or governmental agency for violations of federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to serious, willful, or repeated violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), violations of contracting or antitrust laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, or the federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

I certify that the bidder has not been subject to any determinations by a court or governmental agency for violations of federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to serious, willful, or repeated violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act

(OSHA), violations of contracting or antitrust laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, or the federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

2-440(b) - Any material changes to the contractor’s status, at any time during the performance of the project, must be reported in writing to the city within fourteen (14) days of its occurrence. Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for the contractor to be deemed a non-responsible bidder.

I certify and acknowledge that any material changes to the contractor’s status, at any time during the performance of the project, must be reported in writing to the city within fourteen (14) days of its occurrence. Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for the contractor to be deemed a non-responsible bidder.

2-440(d) - The submission requirements of this Ordinance also apply to subcontractors, except that the contractor shall submit all subcontractor submissions to the city prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project. Failure of a subcontractor to submit the required information shall not disqualify the successful bidder from performing work on the project and shall not constitute a contractual default and/or breach by the successful bidder. However, the city may withhold all payments otherwise due for work performed by a subcontractor until the subcontractor submits the required information and the city approves such information. Further, where the city deems necessary, the city may also require that the successful bidder remove the subcontractor from the project and replace it with a responsive and responsible subcontractor.

I certify and acknowledge that the submission requirements of this Ordinance also apply to subcontractors. I further acknowledge that the city may withhold all payments otherwise due for work performed by a subcontractor until the subcontractor submits required information and the city approves such information. I further acknowledge that where the city deems necessary, the city may also require that the successful bidder remove the subcontractor from the project and replace it with a responsive and responsible subcontractor.

CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST

Initial bottom of page to certify that required certifications and attachments are complete.

Bidders/Contractor are required to certify to the following items:

2-440(1) – Good standing with S.O.S. ________

2-440(3) – Equal opportunity employer ________

2-440(5) – Workers’ compensation coverage ________

2-440(6) – Prevailing Wage Act ________

2-440(7) – Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Act ________

2-440(8) – Employees properly classified ________

2-440(9) – Contractor properly licensed ________

2-440(11) – Disclosure of subcontractor information ________

2-440(12) – Employee health care plan ________

2-440(13) – Employee retirement plan ________

2-440(14) – OSHA compliance ________

2-440(b) – Required reporting of change in status ________

2-440(d) – Required updating of subcontractor information ________

Bidders/Contractor are required to attach the following documents:

2-440(1) – S.O.S. annual report (if required) ________

2-440(2) – Registration with IDOR and IDES ________

2-440(4) – Certificates of insurance ________

2-440(5) – Information page regarding workers’ compensation ________

2-440(9) – Professional or trade licenses required ________

2-440(9) – Disclosure of suspension or revocation of license ________

2-440(10) – Apprenticeship standards or agreements (if required) ________

2-440(11) – List of subcontractors ________

I certify that all required certifications and attachments are included in the bid documents

CITY OF JOLIET

DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC WORKS &

UTILITIES

815-724-4200 Direct 815-723-7770 Fax

150 WEST JEFFERSON STREET

JOLIET, ILLINOIS 60432-4158

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

RE: 2027 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Dear General Contractor:

The City of Joliet currently has specifications, which require ten (10%) percent minority participation in contracts over $100,000.00. In an effort to track this information better, the City of Joliet will be requiring all GENERAL CONTRACTS to submit to a complete list of sub-contractors they intend to use on the awarded project at the pre-construction meeting. The issuance of this sub-contractor list will help the City ensure that minority requirements are met as well as prevailing wages. The sub-contractor list should include the dollar amount or percentage of this contract for the work the sub-contractor is responsible. I.D.O.T. for BC 260- A is an example of such an acceptable form. In addition, the specification states that monthly certified payroll records are to be submitted to the Engineer. This will also be enforced for the upcoming construction season.

The City of Joliet appreciates your effort throughout the years and looks forward to working with you in the upcoming construction season.

Gregory P. Ruddy, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Allison Swisher Director of Public Utilities

NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ETHICS ORDINANCE AND INSPECTOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE

The City of Joliet has an Ethics Ordinance (Section 2-333 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joliet) which prohibits any appointed or elected official of the City of Joliet, or any employee of the City of Joliet from receiving or soliciting anything of value to influence that City official or employee in carrying out his or her official duties. The City of Joliet appreciates your anticipated cooperation in refraining from offering any official or employee anything, item, service, or favor of value to influence that person’s decision on any City business.

With your cooperation, the City of Joliet will achieve its goal of maintaining a fair and competitive contract procedure that promotes the best interests of the citizens of the City of Joliet. You should report immediately any violation of the Ethics Ordinance to the Inspector General, including any solicitation of a thing of value by a City official or employee. A bidder or contractor’s participation or encouragement in the violation of the Ethics Ordinance may result in the rejection of a bid, termination of contract, or declaration of ineligibility to bid on future contracts.

It is the duty of any bidder, proposer, consultant, subcontractor, applicant for pre-qualification for a City contract, applicant for local bidder certification, and all officers, directors, agents, partners and employees of any bidder, proposer, consultant, subcontractor, or such applicant to cooperate with the Inspector General in any investigation or hearing undertaken pursuant to City of Joliet Ordinance 2-180, et. seq.. Any of the aforementioned parties understands and will abide by all provisions of the aforementioned Ordinance. All contractors must inform subcontractors of the provision and require understanding and compliance with it.

A copy of the City of Joliet Ethics Ordinance and all other City Ordinances are available in the City Clerk’s office or on the City website for your review.

(NOTE: These affidavits must be completed by an authorized representative of the bidder)

AFFIDAVITS

Business Status of Bidder

BIDDER/APPLICANT:

Name Principal place of business Address City, State, Zip Code

The Bidder is a:

______________ Corporation ______________ Partnership ______________ Limited Liability Company ______________ Sole Proprietorship ______________ Other (please explain: ___________________________________)

Corporation

The state of incorporation is: ___________________________________________

The registered agent of the corporation in Illinois is:

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

The officers of the corporation are:

President Secretary

Vice President Treasurer

The Corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Illinois

Limited Liability Company

The state of registration is: ____________________________________________

The registered agent of the Limited Liability Company in Illinois is:

Name________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________ City State Zip

The registered office of the Limited Liability Company in Illinois is:

Address_______________________________________________________________________

City State Zip__________________________________________________________________

The managers and members of the Limited Liability Company are:

Name Name

Address Address

City, State City, State

The LLC is authorized to do business in the State of Illinois

Sole Proprietorship

The address of the sole proprietor is:

Address

City, State

The sole proprietor transacts business in Illinois under the following assumed names:

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Section 15. As a condition of receiving this contract, the undersigned vendor certifies that services, programs and activities provided under this contract are and will continue to be in compliance with the Joliet Accessibility Code.

Signed by:___________________________________ [name]

[title]

Subscribed and Sworn to before me this ____________ day of _____________________, 20___.

By: ___________________________________________ Notary Public

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City of Joliet Purchasing Department Purchasing@Joliet.gov 815-724-3927

150 W Jefferson St.

Joliet, IL 60432 www.joliet.gov 815-724-4000

ADDENDUMS

The aten�on of all prospec�ve bidders on the above-referenced project are hereby no�fied of the following modifica�on to the contract documents:

As part of the bid package, there may be Public Notices and/or Public Q&A documents issued. If such documents are included, all informa�on and ques�ons contained therein must be acknowledged and addressed in your bid submission.

Acknowledgment is confirmed by signing this no�ce and including it in your submission package. Failure to do so will result in disqualifica�on from the bidding process.

Signature Date mailto:Purchasing@Joliet.gov

(02/08)

ILLINOIS DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT

CERTIFICATE 00 62 03-1

CERTIFICATE 00 62 03

Ill. Comp. Stat. ch. 30-580

The Contractor certifies and agrees that it will provide a drug free workplace by:

(a) Publishing a statement:

(1) Notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance, including cannabis, is prohibited in the Contractor's workplace.

(2) Specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

(3) Notifying the employee that, as a condition of employment on such contract, the employee will:

(A) abide by the terms of the statement; and

(B) notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

(b) Establishing a drug free awareness program to inform employees about:

(1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

(2) the Contractor's policy of maintaining a drug free workplace;

(3) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and

(4) the penalties that may be imposed upon an employee for drug violations.

(c) Providing a copy of the statement required by subparagraph (a) to each employee engaged in the performance of the contract and to post the statement in a prominent place in the workplace.

(d) notifying the contracting agency within ten (10) days after receiving notice under part (B) of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) above from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.

(e) Imposing a sanction on, or requiring the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse…