The Village of Rantoul, Illinois Invites Prospective Contractors to Bid on the Heritage Lake Boat Access Area Development Project Located at the Intersection of Perimeter Road And Titan Drive in Rantoul, Illinois. The Base Bid project shall consist of a new boat ramp, floating dock, concrete walking paths, and parking lot redevelopment. Alternate bids include a concrete path, and asphalt parking lot. The Heritage Lake Boat Access Area Development project is located at Heritage Lake Park at the intersection of Heritage Drive and Titan Street in Rantoul, IL. The project is located on the south side of the lake. The overall project limits are depicted on the plans. The site work to be performed under this contract shall not be started before November 15, 2023, and shall be completed by April 1, 2024. Any Bid submitted in response to this IFB shall be accompanied with a Bid Bond secured by a cashier's or certified check or by a surety licensed to do business in the State of Illinois in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the bid. Bid Form and made a part hereof is a Bid Bond secured by a cashier's check or certified check or by a surety complying with the requirements of the IFB, made payable to the Village in the amount of 100% of the bid. The successful Contractor shall submit a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond, or a combination performance and payment bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the amount. The Contractor shall procure, pay for and provide true, correct and complete copies of all valid licenses, certificates and permits required for the Contractor's performance of the Work under the Contract Documents. The Village encourages minority business firms to submit bids for the project and successful contract bidders are encouraged to utilize minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services and construction The Illinois Works Job Program Act must be followed. 50% of the labor hours on the project must be performed by actual residents of the State of Illinois (20 ILCS 805/805-350 The Village of Rantoul, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bids. No bid shall be withdrawn after the bid opening without the consent of the Village of Rantoul, Illinois for a period of sixty (60) days. Question Deadline 10/20/2023