As of August 18, 2023 , this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on September 5, 2023 Proposals submitted after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bids that are not complete will not be read out loud after opening and will be returned.The WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS on IL 25 include the construction of approximately 900 feet of PVC water main from Jefferson Street to IL 38 (E. State Street) and approximately 300 feet of Ductile Iron water main crossing IL 25 at Division Street. The City will supply all water mains, hydrants, valves and fittings for the 900 feet part of the project. All water services shall be replaced with 1.5 inch K copper tubing from the water main up to and including the B-Box. Curb and sidewalk shall be removed and replaced as needed. The pavement over the trenches shall be repaired as shown in the plans. The City anticipated a significant quantity of rock excavation will be needed to complete this project. All disturbed parkways shall be restored with topsoil, seed, mulch and fertilizer. 2) Bidders shall submit two (2) complete copies of their Bids. 3) All proposals shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty equaling an amount not less than 5% of the bid amount. This guaranty may be in the form of a Bid Bond or cashier's check made out to the City of Geneva with the name of the project clearly written in the notes. 4) The City of Geneva, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. 5) The quantities appearing in the summary of quantities are approximate and are prepared for comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractors will be made only for in place quantities and for work completed & accepted and/or for materials furnished and used for this project and according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided. 6) Submission of a bid is conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, specifications, visited the site and understands all requirements for the performance of the work. The bidder shall be responsible for all errors and omissions in their bid package including those resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination of the site, the plans and the specifications. In no case will the City be responsible for any cost, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from any errors and omissions. 7) The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omissions in the bid documents. 8) Bidders may withdraw their proposal providing the bidder makes a request to withdraw their proposal in writing or in person before scheduled date and time for the bids to be opened. 9) All employees and suppliers working on this project shall be paid no less than the prevailing wage determined by the Illinois Department of Labor at the time of the bid opening or as adjusted thereafter. 10) The Contractor shall certify that he/she is not in violation of, nor has been convicted for a violation of the Illinois Public Construction Act.