LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the City Engineer, Public Works Facility, 3505 N. Dries Lane, Peoria, Illinois, until 11:00 am, Thursday June 1, 2023, for the proposed project officially known as the Riverfront Entrances Improvements and at which time said proposals will be publicly opened and read.
The proposed improvement consists of removal of existing sidewalk, crosswalk, curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, and other appurtenances at the corners of each intersection and replacement with new curb ramps and aesthetic treatments. These will include new sidewalk, concrete curb and gutter, concrete curb, brick pavers, detectable warnings, and other items described in the plans and the special provisions.
All provisions regarding EEO, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and DBE and WBE requirements shall be strictly enforced. All work shall be in compliance with specifications and all state and federal laws and regulations.
Specifications and proposal forms are issued through the Offices of the City Engineer, Public Works Facility, 3505 North Dries Lane, Peoria, IL, Phone number 309-494-8800. Before plans and specifications may be obtained, contractors must be pre-qualified. Electronic documents are available by providing contact information (company name, contact name, phone number, fax number and email address) in an email request to pwdropbox@peoriagov.org. All proposals must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or a bid bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond for the full amount of the contract, with sureties, to be approved by the City Engineer. Compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act is required under this contract.
The City of Peoria reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals.
CITY OF PEORIA
Andrea Klopfenstein, PE
City Engineer