Interior demolition and buildout of existing 3,146 SF 1st floor suite and existing 7,402 SF 2nd Floor suite to join Testing, Tutoring, IT and Library into one common learning center connected by an interior elevator. Scope of Work includes Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Technology, Plumbing, and fire protection renovation. A certified check or bank draft or bid bond, made payable to Oakton Community College, shall be submitted with the bid in the amount of ten (10) percent of your total bid. The successful bidder on this proposal must furnish a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond made out to Oakton Community College, prepared on an approved form, as security for the faithful performance of their contract, within ten (10) days of their notification that their bid has been accepted. The surety thereon must be such surety company or companies as are authorized and licensed to transact business in the State of Illinois and have an A-/6 or better rated company (as rated by Best's Rating Service). Attorneys in fact who sign bid bonds must file with each bond a certified copy of their power of attorney to sign said bonds. The performance bond and payment bond shall be in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum. The cost of bonds shall be included in the bidder's proposal. Complete the Work to Final Completion of the Work with complete occupancy by November 26th, 2024. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed on this project. Any questions regarding this bid must be submitted in writing via email by 11:00 am on Friday, September 29 ,2023. All questions will be answered through an addendum and must be submitted to the following individuals: Joe Scifo, Director of Facilities, jscifo@oakton.edu Rich Schwass, Construction Manager at rschwass@oakton.edu Jamie Boller, Cotter Consulting Senior Project Manager at j.boller@cotterconsulting.com Kari Berg, UrbanWorks Senior Project Manager at kberg@urbanworksarchitecture.com Trinh Than, Purchasing Manager at tthan@oakton.edu