The proposed work is officially known as GRAND RESERVE CREEK IMPROVEMENTS.ditch re-grading, storm sewer underdrain, riprap installation, wetland seeding, and all native restoration, as further described in the contract documents for the said work prepared by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL). The general contractor performing ALL work in this contract must have a degreed ecologist, who has knowledge in streambank restoration and restoration ecology, on staff who has been employed by said company for at least 2 years. A resume for the ecologist will be required to be submitted as part of this bid. This person must be on site daily during construction to supervise the technical nature of the project and make sure specs are met and that the restoration is completed successfully. If such documentation is not provided, or is inadequate, the owner shall have the right to reject the bid. Qualification for the contractor will be required to be submitted as part of this bid. These include a company portfolio, as well as evidence and documentation that the company has a minimum of ten years' experience in similar work restoring natural communities and streambank restoration. The contractor must also show that they have successfully completed at least 10 projects, with at least one project per year for the past 10 years. Past projects shall be listed as the owner will verify that the projects have been completed, are viable and still functioning per the original specifications with no significant infrastructure and native plant failures. If inadequate work product is found in past projects, the owner shall have the right to reject the bid. The successful bidder will ensure that they have a degreed ecologist on staff that has been employed by said bidder for at least 2 years and will be available for the duration of the project and the post construction maintenance and monitoring period. Bid Security All bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or bank cashier's check payable to the Village of Algonquin for 5% of the amount of the base bid as provided in the Bidding Documents. No proposals or bids will be considered unless accompanied by such bond or check. Questions All questions regarding this project should be directed to Lee M. Fell, Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd. at 847-823-0500.