Bids for window replacement at Spanish Community Center due by May 1, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Window Replacement Project Spanish Community Center 309 N. Eastern Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60432 The Spanish Community Center (SCC) will receive single prime sealed bids for the Window Replacement Project until 4:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2026 at the Spanish Community Center, 309 N. Eastern Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60432, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. This project includes the removal and replacement of six (6) existing windows and installation of new aluminum double-hung windows, including all associated labor, materials, equipment, and cleanup as specified. Bidding documents, including specifications, may be obtained by contacting the Spanish Community Center at 309 N. Eastern Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60432 or by email at facilities@spanishcenter.org. Bidders are responsible for monitoring all addenda and updates issued by SCC. Bids must be submitted either as a sealed hard copy clearly labeled “Bid - Window Replacement Project - Spanish Community Center” and delivered to the address above, or electronically via email to facilities@spanishcenter.org with the subject line “Bid - Window Replacement Project - Spanish Community Center.” All bids must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. CST on May 1, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered. SCC is not responsible for delays in electronic delivery. This procurement is conducted as a sealed bid in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance. All questions regarding the project must be submitted no later than April 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST to Bill Bekker at  bill@spanishcenter.org. The bid release date is April 1, 2026. The bid opening will occur on May 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CST. The anticipated project start date is May 11, 2026, with anticipated completion by May 22, 2026. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. The successful bidder is required to pay the general prevailing wage for work as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor and shall comply with all applicable labor laws, including the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130). The contractor shall provide proof of insurance including general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000, and statutory workers compensation coverage, and shall name the Spanish Community Center as an additional insured. This project is funded in whole or in part through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and is subject to all applicable federal requirements, including those outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 Appendix II. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal regulations including Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, Davis-Bacon Act (if applicable), Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Debarment and Suspension requirements (including SAM.gov registration), and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. Each bid must include an itemized cost proposal, labor cost breakdown, contractor license, proof of insurance, W-9, and proof of SAM.gov registration. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Spanish Community Center reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in the bidding process, and to award the contract in the best interest of the organization. Spanish Community Center (Published in Herald-News March 31, 2026)2315616