This bid will be for installing a new roof on the sections of the roof that are described above of the Village Hall building. This roof shall consist of all the furnishings and installation of all roofing materials, insulation, fasteners, metalwork, and other materials deemed to be a part of the overall system as specified in the accompanying specifications. Work shall be completed in full accordance with these documents, except by prior written consent of the Village of Winthrop Harbor. All specifications necessary for the completion of the described roof area are contained within these documents. The Village of Winthrop Harbor in Lake County is seeking proposals from qualified roofing contractors for the replacement of a shingled roof and the repair of a flat roof at the Winthrop Harbor Municipal Building. This project is funded through a State of Illinois DECO Grant with an M/WBE certification requirement. This bid will be for installing a new roof on the sections of the roof that are described above of the Village Hall building. This roof shall consist of all the furnishings and installation of all roofing materials, insulation, fasteners, metalwork, and other materials deemed to be a part of the overall system as specified in the accompanying specifications. Work shall be completed in full accordance with these documents, except by prior written consent of the Village of Winthrop Harbor. All specifications necessary for the completion of the described roof area are contained within these documents. Prevailing Wage: Yes When required on the cover sheet, a bid bond for not less than 5 percent of the bid amount must accompany all bids as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract. A bank cashier's check, bank draft, or certified check equal to the amount specified is acceptable in lieu of a bid bond. Bid bonds of the two lowest firms will be retained until the contract is awarded. When required by the specifications herein, the awarded vendor shall furnish a performance bond equal to the amount of the contract, acceptable to the Village, within 14 calendar days after notification of contract award. Failure to furnish the required bond within the time specified may be cause for rejection of the bid and any bid deposit may be retained by the Village as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. Successful bidders will be requested to provide a Performance Bond covering all materials, procedures, and labor in the penal sum of 125% of the Contract price. The cost of the bond will be part of the contract sum. Contract bidding on this project must be qualified to be bonded to the full sum of the bid. Bonding Company must meet the approval of the Owner. Bid results may be obtained by telephone at 847-872-3846 x1010 or by email at jrittenhouse@winthropharbor.com The Village of Winthrop Harbor reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or proposals at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to the Winthrop Harbor Village Board not appropriating may not subcontract any portion of the contract after award without written consent of the Village of Winthrop Harbor. The Village of Winthrop Harbor reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities in submitted bids. All questions regarding these specifications should be directed to Tim Neargarder, Superintendent of Public Works, at 847-872-5275 or tneargarder@winthropharbor.com A preconstruction meeting will be conducted prior to the start of the project. The meeting shall be attended by the successful bidder, a representative of the Village, and the vendor's designated foreman. The condition of the building and grounds areas shall be recorded, and the vendor shall be responsible for the correction and/or repair of any damage to the facilities resulting from the related project. The vendor shall be prepared to commence work within fifteen (15) days after the award of contract, or as soon as weather conditions permit, unless otherwise specified by the Village of Winthrop Harbor. Failure to begin the project in an expeditious manner may result in the cancellation of this contract. The vendor shall advise the Village of Winthrop Harbor in writing three (3) working days prior to the start date. Should the vendor be unable to meet the scheduled start date, the Village reserves the right to cancel all pending contracts with said vendor.