As an additional attachment, Illinois State University has included E-Bidding Instructions to Vendors, please read for critical information. Sealed envelopes containing the bids should be marked JC13798 , METCALF SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. E-Bid submissions should be labeled JC13798_Company Name Separate bids will be submitted for the following subdivisions of work to be performed: General Bids shall be submitted to ISU Purchasing Office, College Place, 1220 Campus Box, 100 South Fell Avenue, Suite D, Normal, Illinois, 61790 or via the E-Bidding tab on the Illinois Public Higher Education Procurement Bulletin. Bids shall include the following: 1. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank money order, payable to the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, in the amount of: General $ __5% of bid__ 2. A letter from a surety company in substantially the form set forth in the Instructions to Bidders assuring the issuance of the Performance and Payment Bond. 3. One (1) completed copies of the Illinois Department of Human Rights Form PC-2, entitled "Bidder's Employee Utilization Form Construction". 4. Form A or Form B: Certifications & additional terms, Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest 5. Vendor/Contractor use of Subcontractors 6. BEP Utilization Plan Bids may not be withdrawn after the opening of bids. If you will need an accommodation based on a disability, please contact Disability Concerns, (309) 438-5853 or TT/TDD (309) 438-8620. Information regarding your disability is confidential and handled according to applicable laws. Bidding documents are available for inspection at the ISU Purchasing Office. Scope of Project: Illinois State University seeks bids for the design and build of a functional playground for Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School that replaces current playground in terms of size and scope, meets the needs of the students, is accessible, meets the design, material, and component requests developed by students and staff and is a source of not only play but also pride for the school for years to come.Contractor will provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services necessary to design, build, and install playground equipment at Metcalf School on the campus of Illinois State University. This will be bid with a Base Bid + 4 Alternates. E-BIDDING NOTE: There are additional action items required of the Respondent PRIOR to submittal. It is URGENT that you review these closely and complete the necessary ACTION ITEMS allowing your company to respond via electronic submission (e-bidding). If you do not complete these action items, you will be unable to respond electronically via e-bidding and will therefore be ineligible for evaluation on this procurement. ACTION ITEM REQUIRED: Respondents should review the e-bidding instructions for Vendor's attached to this procurement number. These instructions will assist you in registering for a system vendor number with the Illinois Procurement Gateway. ATTENTION ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS The information provided on the attendance log may be posted on a public website. Completion Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 Project Manager Info: Jesse Brenwall Special Conditions: See Terms for Labor, Construction on Public Works.