Sealed bids for interior improvements at Shepherd Middle School are being accepted.
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- Bid Notice
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- Ottawa
What You Should Do Next
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Attend Pre-Bid Conference
Make sure to attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Shepherd Middle School. Sign in to ensure your bid is considered.
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Submit Bid by Deadline
Prepare and submit your sealed bid by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM to the School District's business office. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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Obtain Bidding Documents
Download the Bidding Documents from the BHFX Planroom starting February 16, 2026, for a fee of $60. Ensure you have the documents before the pre-bid meeting.
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Prepare Bid Security
Include a bid security of 10% of your base bid with your submission. This can be in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address for the pre-bid conference?
- The pre-bid conference will be held at 701 East McKinley Road, Ottawa, Illinois.
- When is the bid opening for the Ottawa Elementary School District?
- Bids will be opened on Thursday, March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
- What is required to submit a bid?
- A bid security of 10% of the base bid is required along with the bid.
- How much does it cost to obtain bidding documents?
- The non-refundable download fee for bidding documents is $60.00.
- What happens if I miss the pre-bid conference?
- Failure to attend the pre-bid conference will result in rejection of submitted bids.
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Full Notice Text
REQUEST FOR BIDS Ottawa Elementary School District 141 is accepting sealed bids for the 2026 Interior Improvements and Upgrades at Shepherd Middle School. All prospective Bidders shall attend a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM, beginning at the Shepherd Middle School Visitors Entrance, 701 East McKinley Road, Ottawa, Illinois, in order to familiarize themselves with the project, which will be attended by both the Owner and the Consultant. It is the responsibility of the Bidder/Contractor to attend and sign in at the pre-bid conference. Failure to attend and sign-in at the pre-bid conference shall result in the rejection of any bids submitted by those non-attending Contractors. The company name registered at sign-in must be the same as that of the company submitting the quotations. This will be the only time that the Contractors will be escorted with full access to the project site(s). Stipulated Lump Sum Bids will be publicly opened at the business office of the School District, 320 West Main Street, Ottawa, Illinois, on Thursday, March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bids received after designated time and date of bid opening shall not be considered. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid shall be submitted with the bid. Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds and Certificate of Insurance will be required from the successful Bidder. The Board of Education, Ottawa Elementary School District 141 reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding procedures, and to award the contract in a manner best serving the interest of the School District. All Bidders must comply with Illinois Revised Statutes, 1981, Chapter 48, Section 39s-1 through 39s-12, requiring the payment of prevailing wage rates to all laborers, workmen and mechanics working on publicly funded projects. If during the time period of work, these rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. After Monday, February 16, 2026, copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained electronically from the BHFX Planroom: http://www.bh fxplanroom.com. A non-refundable download fee, in the amount of sixty dollars ($60.00) for each set of documents will be required. Checks shall be made payable to BHFX. NO SETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PREBID MEETING. Any problems receiving the Bidding Documents, contact INSPEC, Inc. at (847) 652-6617. (Published in The Times Feb. 14, 2026) 2305328