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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

SMALL PURCHASE PROCUREMENT

SCOPE OF WORK & PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Date: 1/24/2024 File# 1-22-011

PROJECT TITLE: Septic System Improvements

PROJECT NARRATIVE:

The Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area in Woodford County is owned and operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The existing septic system serving the site office and maintenance buildings has backed up numerous times in the maintenance shop and office causing damage to the building. Upon investigating the system in the field with camera, it was found that there were two separate septic systems for the Maintenance/ Office building and the Site Residence. Both systems were found to need repairs.

SCOPE OF WORK:

This project will include removing and installing two septic tanks and two distribution boxes, removing and installing septic system pipe, cleaning existing septic fields, pavement removal and repairs, trench backfilling and miscellaneous work. See attach special provisions and plans.

ATTACHMENTS:

The following documents are included:

1) Plans

2) Special Provisions

3) County Private Sewage Permit forms

4) Contractor Schedule of Values form

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Herein after the terms "Owner", “Ownership”, “Department”, "Engineer", or any derivatives of such, shall mean the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or its designated representative and the term "Contractor" shall mean the entity who proposes to perform the work herein described or its designated subcontractors.

Once all construction is complete, the contractor is required to clean-up and dispose of all construction debris at an authorized off-site disposal facility.

Environmental Requirements: Weather Conditions: Proceed with work only when existing and forecasted weather conditions will permit work to be installed in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and when substrate is completely dry.

Special Provisions:

The contractor shall be required to abide by all site regulations and work with the Regional Engineer and site staff regarding working hours, staging areas and securing the work site. The contractor is required to secure all necessary permits and be OSHA compliant.

The following Special Provisions supplement the said specifications and, in case of conflict with any part or parts of said specifications, these Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern:

A. Project Specifications:

1) CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

Any work performed without the presence of an Owner’s designated representative to inspect said construction shall not be accepted for payment as directed by the Owner. Contractor shall notify Ownership a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of construction or the continuation of construction following a pause in work.

2) If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any part of the Specifications or Drawing(s) does not comply with the laws, codes, regulations, and specifications; that matter shall be referred to the attention of the Architect/Engineer for a decision before proceeding with that part of the work. There shall be no changes in the Drawing(s) and Specifications made without the approval of the Architect/Engineer.

B. Project Instructions and Notes:

1) Work Completed by Prime Contractor:

A minimum of 80 percent (80%) of the work shall be completed by the Prime Contractor on this project. Pursuant to (30 ILCS 500/1-15.17) the Contractor is the person having a contract with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

2) Coordination of Work Activities:

All work activities and entry to the site must be coordinated with the site superintendent.

3) Contractor’s Licensing and/or Certifications:

Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable contractor and trades person licensing with the appropriate State agency. This includes, but is not limited to:

a. Licensed Well Driller

b. Licensed Illinois Plumber

Refer to the BidBuy solicitation for meeting date and time.

2) Duration Bids shall be good for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Opening Date.

In accordance with 820 ILCS 130/5, the contractor and sub-contractor(s) shall make and keep, for a period of 5 years from the date of the last payment made on or after January 1, 2014 (the effective date of Public Act 98-328) on a contract or subcontract for public works, records of all laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed by them on the project.

No later than the 15th day of each calendar month, the contractor shall file a certified payroll for the immediately preceding month with the Department of Natural Resources.

5) Employment of Public Workers on Public Works:

In a period of excessive unemployment rates, State contractors (1) constructing or building any public works or (2) cleaning-up and disposing on-site of hazardous waste, and that clean-up or on-site disposal is funded or financed in whole or in part with State funds or funds administered by the State, are required to employ at least 90% Illinois laborers on such project. For projects involving clean-up and on-site disposal of hazardous waste, emergency response or immediate removal activities are excluded. This requirement applies to all labor whether skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled, whether manual or non- manual.

A period of excessive unemployment rates is defined as any month immediately following two consecutive calendar months during which the level of unemployment in the State of Illinois has exceeded 5% as measured by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in its monthly publication of employment and unemployment figures.

Any public works project financed in whole or in part by federal funds administered by the State of Illinois is covered under the provisions of this requirement, to the extent permitted by any applicable federal law or regulation. 30 ILCS 570.

Contractors may receive an exception from this requirement by submitting a request and supporting documents certifying that Illinois laborers are either not available or are incapable of performing the particular type of work involved. The certification must: (a) be submitted to the agency within the first quarter of the Contract Term; (b) provide sufficient support that demonstrates the exception is met; (c) be signed by an authorized signatory of the contractor; and (d) be approved by the agency.

6) Small Business Set-Aside N/A

7) Apprenticeship-in-Training When applicable, the contractor and all subcontractors must be participants in apprenticeship and training programs that are both approved by and registered with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The program(s) must be in the same trade(s) in which the contractor or subcontractor performs work. For information on how to participate in or set up a program, contractors may call the U.S. Department of Labor at 312/596-5508 or visit their website http://www.doleta.gov/oa/ .

8) Illinois Office The bidder must certify that the bidder will maintain an Illinois office as the primary place of employment for persons employed in the construction authorized by the contract.

11) Performance Bond/Labor and Material Payment Bond Pursuant to the Public Construction Bond Act (30 ILCS 550/), a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond covering the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder, shall be required if the project cost exceeds $50,000. Each bond shall be in the full amount of the contract. The bond must be from a surety licensed to do business within the State of Illinois and acceptable to IDNR.

12) Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative The State requires a fee of $15 to cover Expenses related to the administration of the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. Any Vendor awarded a contract under Section 20-10, 20-15, 20-25 or 20-30 of the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) of $1000 or more is required to pay a fee of $15. The Comptroller shall deduct the fee from the first check issued to the Vendor under the contract and deposit the fee in the Comptroller’s Administrative Fund.

13) Permits and Licenses Permits and licenses necessary for the execution of the work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor.

14) Utilities Before starting excavation, establish location and extent of underground utilities occurring in the work area. Contractor shall contact Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (J.U.L.I.E.) 800-892-0123.

15) Highway Permits The Contractor is responsible for contacting the appropriate County Superintendent(s) of Highways and/or other appropriate local officials concerning the proposed work activities on the project as they may relate to use of the County and local road system. Coordination of any activities of concern to the County or Township shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Special attention shall be given to load limits and seasonal restrictions.

16) New Products Unless otherwise specifically provided in the contract documents, all materials, equipment and products incorporated in the work under the contract shall be new and of a suitable grade for the purpose intended.

18) Specified Materials Bids shall be based on providing all products/materials exactly as required by the project specifications. Contractor may select from the list of acceptable manufacturers, offer an “equal” product and provide proof of its capabilities to meet the project specifications or, for products specified only by reference or performance standards, select any product which meets or exceeds the specified standards, by any manufacturer, subject to the approval of DNR.

19) Final Cleaning Contractor shall clean-up all work related debris and construction materials and properly dispose off-site. The Contractor shall repair and otherwise make good any damage caused by the work and leave the premises in the equivalent of the original condition.

20) Warranties The Contractor warrants that all work provided under the contract will be in conformance with the contract and free from defects in workmanship, materials, and equipment for a period of one year from the goods acceptance date. See Section B. Project Instructions and Notes, for any extended warranties that may apply.

21) Change Orders Any change order authorized under this Section shall be made in writing. Any person employed by and authorized by any unit of State or local government to approve a change order to any public contract who knowingly grants that approval without first obtaining from the unit of State or local government on whose behalf the contract was signed, or from a designee authorized by that unit of State or local government, a determination in writing that (1) the circumstances said to necessitate the change in performance were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was signed, or (2) the change is germane to the original contract as signed, or (3) the change order is in the best interest of the unit of State or local government and authorized by law, commits a Class 4 felony. The written determination and the written change order resulting from that determination shall be preserved in the contract's file which shall be open to the public for inspection. This Section shall only apply to a change order or series of change orders which authorize or necessitate an increase or decrease in either the cost of a public contract by a total of $25,000 or more or the time of completion by a total of 180 days or more. A change order shall be executed by the State agency and vendor evidencing the change. All changes shall be approved by the CPO, or designee, and be accompanied by a written determination that the circumstances said to necessitate the change in performance were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was signed and the change is germane to the original contract as signed.

22) Inducement Resolution All or a portion of this project may be paid or reimbursed from the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds subsequently issued by the State.

23) Payment Payments, including late payment charges, will be paid in accord with the State Prompt Payment Act and rules when applicable, 30 ILCS 540/; 74 III. Adm. Code 900. This shall be the Contractor’s sole remedy for late payments by the State. Payment terms contained in Contractor’s invoice(s) shall have no force or effect.

27) Questions ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK OR THE BIDBUY PROCEDURES, MUST BE DIRECTED TO Frederick.Murphy@Illinois.gov ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING NO LATER THAN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE BID DATE.

28) Project Contacts: The following individuals are listed as project contacts during the construction phase. The Bidder may not communicate directly with any of these individuals during the bidding process. All communication during the bidding phase must be directed to the Frederick.Murphy@Illinois.gov email address.