Bids for school renovation due March 20, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Board of Education, Joliet Public Schools District 86, 420 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, Illinois 60435, will receive sealed bids for: 2027 Addition & Renovation  Thomas Jefferson Elementary School The Bid Opening will be on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at 1:00pm at Joliet Public Schools District 86 District Office located at 420 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, Illinois 60435. At this time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Performance and Payment Bond in the full amount of the contract will be required. A Bid Security of 10% of the Bid is required with the proposal. The Contractor must pay the Prevailing Wage Rates for all work per Illinois Law. Bids shall be submitted on or before the specified closing time in an opaque sealed envelope addressed to: Dr. Theresa R. Rouse, Superintendent, Joliet Public Schools District 86, 420 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, Illinois 60435. Bidders are required to submit two (2) copies of an AIA 305-Contractors Qualification statement to the offices of Nicholas & Associates, Inc., 1001 Feehanville Drive, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056, prior to the above bid date. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for all interested bidders. Location and time are as follows:  Location: Joliet Public Schools District 86 District Office located at 420 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, Illinois 60435 Date: March 4th, 2026  Time: 11:30am The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts of thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make the award in the best interest of the District. It is the policy of Joliet Public Schools District 86, to provide equal opportunity to all qualified businesses in the awarding of contracts and accordingly promotes the utilization of diversified businesses to the maximum extent feasible in any contract issued against this solicitation to bid. The bidder shall have a written sexual harassment policy in place in full compliance with Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Bidding Documents will be distributed electronically, at no charge, on or after March 2nd, 2026. All questions should be directed to: Nicholas & Associates, Inc. – Ph.847-394-6200 Fax.847-394-6205  Joe Papanicholas – joe@nicholasquality.com (Published in Herald-News Feb. 24, 2026) 2307222