This project generally includes converting an existing sidewalk to a 10-foot wide bituminous multi-use trail, repaving approximately 1/3 mile of existing bituminous trail, roadway pedestrian crossing improvements, tree clearing, and concrete sidewalks. The bid submitted shall include a certified check, bank draft, cashier's check, bid bond or an acceptable irrevocable letter of credit payable to the Forest Preserve District of Will County for not less than 10% of total Bid amount. All such Bid Security must be drawn on a bank authorized to do business in Illinois or provided by a bonding company authorized and licensed to do business in Illinois, as applicable, and must be maintained until execution of the Contract. Bids submitted without Bid Security will not be considered. The Bid Security will be returned to the successful Bidder upon execution of the Contract. Bid securities will be returned to unsuccessful Bidders upon execution of the Contract by the successful Bidder. This project is being funded, in part, by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). There is no pre-bid meeting for this project. Bids cannot be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bid opening. Bids will be reviewed by the Forest Preserve and presented to the Board of Commissioners for Award of Contract at their regular board meeting on September 14, 2023. The Forest Preserve will issue a written Notice of Contract Award to the successful Bidder. Work shall begin within 10 business days of receipt of the written Notice to Proceed. Work shall be completed in accordance with the Contract Documents by June 15, 2024, as provided in the General Conditions. The Forest Preserve reserves the right to accept any Bid, any part or combinations of Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities, and to reject any and all Bids to protect and preserve both the Forest Preserve and the public's best interest. For questions regarding the project, contact John Stecyk at Jstecyk@fpdwc.org or 815-722-0269. For delivery of the bid documents, contact Megan Raimbault at Mraimbault@fpdwc.org or 815-722-5944 This project is located along the east side of Essington Road, north of Ingalls Avenue, and follows the Rock Run Trail to Theodore Street, in Joliet, Illinois.