Project DPW-2203 for which proposals are being sought includes providing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and construction methods for the installation of approximately 135 FT of 8" PVC SDR 26 sanitary sewer and other items, as shown on the plans and included in the proposal and agreement. All bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the Village of Palatine. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank draft in an amount equal to five percent of the bid, payable to the Village of Palpatine, as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute a contract and furnish a contract bond as set forth in the Project Documents. In case the bidder fails to file such a contract and bond, the amount of the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the Village of Palatine as liquidated damages. Award of Contract DPW-2203, if one is to be made, is tentatively scheduled by the Village Council no sooner than their regular meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023. This work is funded with Federal Community DevelopmentBlock Grant (CDBG) funds and is subject to financial assistance agreements with said agencies. Responsibilities under the CDBG Program include: adhering to the DavisBacon Act, verifying wage decisions to be valid at the time of bid opening, certified payrolls to be submitted, and on-site interviews of the labor force to verify wages. The letting of this contract is subject to Illinois PrevailingWage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The Village of Palatine reserves the right to reject any all bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to accept any proposal which the Village Council deems most favorable to the interests of the Village. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be directed to Engineer, listed below. George S Ruppert, P.E., Village Engineer Village of Palatine 148 W. Illinois Avenue Palatine, Illinois 60067 847-705-5200 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than five days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.