As of 3/1/2021, It will not be awarded until at least March 24, 2021. The proposed Work is generally described follows: Replace 24-inch piping and two emergency eyewash stations; install a venturi flow meter, a Westfall type static mixer, and an Owner-provided exterior emergency eyewash shower; and provide associated electrical work in the Odor Control Building at the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment Plant located at 375 West River Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123. All proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified or Cashiers, or a Bank Draft in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the bid, payable without condition to the City of Elgin, Illinois, which sum shall be forfeited in case the successful bidder fails to enter into a binding contract and provide a properly executed contract surety bond within 15 days after the contract is awarded by the City Council. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to one hundred percent [100 %] of the total contract price as security for the faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The successful bidder and all Subcontractors shall be required to conform to the labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder shall pay prevailing wage and shall provide certified payrolls to the City for the duration of the Project. The successful bidder shall submit a list of qualified references for projects similar size and scope of the project. Proposals withdrawn may not be resubmitted at the same letting. Each bidder shall satisfy the City as to their ability, financially or otherwise, to carry out the work. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive technicalities and any informality in any bid. Questions regarding this bid package can be directed to Nora Bertram, Senior Engineer-Utilities. She can be reached at (847) 931-6744 or (224) 760-0151, by Fax at (847) 931-6152, or by email at bertram_n@cityofelgin.org. Question Cutoff Date: 2/9/2021 04:00 PM (ET) Final completion shall be within 150 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.