Kimball MS capital improvement project and lower level abatement

School District U-46 in Kane County, Illinois is soliciting sealed lump sum bids for the Kimball Middle School Capital Improvement Project and Lower Level Abatement located at 451 N. McLean Boulevard, Elgin, Illinois 60123. The primary scope of work encompasses the removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM), mold-impacted asbestos and non-asbestos containing pipe insulation, floor tile, window caulk, glaze, transite spandrel panels, and hard fittings associated with roof drains across multiple building levels. The project requires contractors to establish containment barriers, decontamination units, waste-out chambers, and negative air exhaust systems compliant with IDPH Section 855.430, EPA, and OSHA regulations, with all work scheduled between May 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 (Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Prospective bidders must attend a mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough on March 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Door 1 of Kimball Middle School, with failure to attend resulting in disqualification; questions must be submitted through the Bonfire portal by March 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST, with District responses due by March 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Sealed lump sum bids are due March 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST through the District's RFP/Bid Portal (https://u-46.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login), with a public bid opening conducted via Zoom on the same date and time (Meeting ID: 819 4126 7502, Passcode: 325501). Required qualifications include a full-time project superintendent meeting OSHA competent person requirements with EPA-approved contractor/supervisor certification and minimum one-year on-the-job training, submission of three references of similar work, a bid bond or cashier's check equal to 10% of the base bid amount, and upon award, Performance Bonds and Material & Labor Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract sum. Evaluation criteria include financial responsibility, past transaction records, experience, equipment adequacy, ability to meet timelines, reliability, reputation, competence, skills, efficiency, and facilities, with award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal best serves the District's interests.

The District welcomes participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses and encourages diversity and inclusion in the bidding process, though no specific set-asides or restrictions on organization types are identified in the procurement documents. Contractors must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130) and submit certified payroll documentation directly to the Illinois Department of Labor website, along with adherence to OSHA standards, equal opportunity employment requirements, and drug-free workplace provisions. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including automotive liability ($1,000,000 per person/$1,000,000 per accident), workers' compensation ($1,000,000 per accident), general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and builder's risk insurance. All bidders must comply with the District's RAPTOR badging system, requiring background checks and scheduling through BASCO. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day apply if the project exceeds the specified completion date, and all submitted documents become part of the public record with no proposals withdrawable for 90 days following the bid opening. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the contract documents; the District reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities, award on an item basis to sole or multiple providers, or cancel the bid at its discretion.