Bids are invited for mechanical upgrades at North Chicago District Office.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified Bidders to submit bids for Project as described in this Document and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

1. Regulatory Requirements: State of Illinois and the City of North Chicago laws and regulations is to govern submittal, opening, and award of bids.

B. Project Identification: District Office Mechanical Upgrades 
(FGMA No.: 26-4531.01). 
1. Project Locations:

a. District Office: Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064.

C. Owner: North Chicago CUSD 187, 
2000 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064. 
1. Owner's Representative: Mr. Josh Franklin.

a. Phone: 224.381.2643

b. Email: jfranklin@d187.org

D. Architect: FGM Architects Inc., 
1 Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 1000,  
Westchester, IL 60154.

1. Architect's Representative: Mr. Alyson Sternquist.

a. Phone: 630.368.8334

b. Email: alysonsternquist@fgmarchitects.com

E. Project Description: Project consists of removing existing air handling unit and associates condensing unit and ductwork. Providing a new cooling with only rooftop unit placed on a new concrete pad with new ductwork and electric heating coils inside the ductwork. Project includes associated electrical work, fire alarm work, and site fencing/acoustical screen at the mechanical unit.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General contract (all trades).

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Bid Submittal, Printed: Owner will receive sealed Lump Sum bids until the Bid time and date at the location indicated below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: May 11, 2026.

2. Bid Time: 11:00 a.m., local time.

3. Location: North Chicago CUSD 187, 2000 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064.

4. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

1.3 BID SECURITY

A. Submit bid security with each Bid in the stipulated form and in the amount of 10% as identified in the Instructions to Bidders.

B. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.4 PREBID MEETING

A. Prebid Meeting, In Person: A pre-bid meeting for all Bidders will be held at District Office:

2000 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064, 
on May 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., local time. 
Prospective prime Bidders are required to attend.

B. Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses at Prebid conference to Bidders' questions received up to two business days prior to conference. Submit requests for clarification and interpretation using method indicated in Instructions to Bidders.

C. Site Walkthrough Meeting: A site walkthrough meeting for all Bidders will follow the pre-bid meeting held at Project location on May 4, 2026, at 1:30p.m., local time. Prospective prime Bidders are required to attend.

1.5 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. Bidding Documents, Electronic: Obtain access after April 27, 2026, by contacting BHFX Planroom. Online access will be provided to all registered Bidders and sub-bidders and suppliers.

1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. By submitting a Bid, Bidder represents that Bidder will begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and will complete the Work within the Contract Time indicated in the Bidding Documents.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Licenses: Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades.

B. Insurance and Bonds: A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

C. Contractor's Qualification Statement: A completed AIA Document A305, "Contractor's Qualification Statement," with all exhibits is required to be submitted with the Bid.

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