All questions, either administrative or technical, shall be submitted via email to Tina Walters at twalters@wheaton.il.us no later than September 26, 2024, at 11:00 am (CST). Each Vendor shall acknowledge receipt of any addenda on the Cost Proposal form. Each Vendor, by acknowledging receipt of any addenda, is responsible for the content of the addenda and any changes to the bid. Failure to acknowledge issued addenda may cause the bid submittal to be rejected. Prevailing Wages: Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12) When specifically requested by City in Exhibit A, Contractor shall furnish with the executed Agreement, performance and payment bonds equal to one-hundred percent (100%) of the full contract price, on forms approved by the City, as security for the faithful performance and completion of all the Contractor's obligations under the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to Contractor's Prevailing Wage Act obligations under this Agreement, and covering the payment of aII materials used in the performance of this Agreement and for all labor and services performed under this Agreement. a) When specifically requested by the City, the Bidder shall provide a Bid Bond / Bid Deposit of 10% of the full Contract price. NOTE: for solicitations involving IDOT specifications and special provisions, this amount supersedes any amount specified by the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Local Roads and Streets ("BLRS") Special Provisions for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals as may be incorporated on IDOT Form BLR 12200 and as may otherwise be incorporated as a special provision in the contract documents. b) If a Bid Bond (preferred), an original shall be submitted with the bid. If in the form of a certified check or a bank cashier's check, it is made payable to the City of Wheaton. Checks will be retained by the City until an award is fully executed, at which time the checks will be promptly returned to the unsuccessful Bidders. c) The Bid Deposit check of the successful Bidder will be retained until the Contract has been executed and all required documents, including a Performance Bond if requested, are received. d) The Bid Deposit check of the successful Bidder shall be forfeited to the City if the Bidder withdraws its offer, or neglects, refuses or is unable to enter into a Contract within five (5) business days after Notice of Award. e) If the Bidder chooses to use a Bid Bond, the Bid Bond must be in compliance with all bond requirements mandated by the State of Illinois.