NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that Fox River Water Reclamation District, Kane County, IL, will receive sealed
bids from interested trade contractors for 03A-1 Building & Site Concrete, 04A-1 Masonry, 05A-1
Structural Steel, 06A-1 General Trades, 07A-1 Roofing, 08B-1 Aluminum, Glass, and Glazing, 09D-1
Acoustical Ceiling, 09F-1 Flooring, 09G-1 Painting, 22A-1 Plumbing, 23A-1 HVAC, 26A-1 Electrical,
31A-1 Excavation & Site Utilities, work for the Support Building Additions and Renovations – Phase 1.
Sealed bids will be received up until Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, delivered to:
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Mr. Eric Johnson, J.D.
Executive Director
Fox River Water Reclamation District
Administration Office
1957 N. La Fox Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
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Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately following. Bids must be submitted in duplicate in a
sealed envelope and labeled “Fox River Water Reclamation District - Support Building Additions and
Renovations – Phase 1”, the Date and Time of the Bid Opening, the Contractor’s Name and Address,
and their Trade Package. All Contractors shall use the bid day label provided with their Bid
Form.
SCOPE OF WORK
The project involves work at 3 separate buildings for the Fox River Water Reclamation District:
Main Control Building (Building C) – North Sewage Treatment Plant, 777 Cliford Avenue, Elgin, IL
60123: Includes interior renovations and a 550 SF addition for Break Room, Training Area, and
Kitchenette. Also includes associated site improvements.
Administration Office Building (1950) (Building D) – Dana Drive, Elgin, IL 60123: Includes interior
renovations and a 585 SF addition for a new Break/Training Room and Locker Room areas. Also
includes associated site improvements.
Administrative Office Building (Building E) – 1957 N La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177:
Includes interior renovations and a 3,945 SF addition for new Offices, Training Room, Workspaces, and
Board Room. Also includes associated site improvements.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Prospective bidders should contact Kari Christensen at Lamp Incorporated (kchristensen@lampinc.net
or 847-741-7220 x315) to be placed on the bid list. Bidders will then be granted access to SmartBid to
download drawings for free. Lamp Incorporated will be utilizing SmartBid for the entire bidding process,
including addenda, so all interested bidders must contact Lamp Incorporated to access SmartBid.
All Contractors wishing to bid on this project must have a Lamp Incorporated Qualification Statement on
file, updated within the last year. Contractors’ qualification statements are due in Lamp Incorporated’s
office by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
A Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 10% of the bid is to accompany the Bid Form. The
successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in an
amount equal to 100% of the bid amount, with sureties approved by the owner, and Certificate of
Insurance within ten (10) days of the award of the contract. All Performance and Payment Bonds will
be in accordance with the requirements stated in the AIA 232 General Conditions.
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The successful bidder is required to pay Prevailing Wage for work under this Contract and shall submit
certified payroll records in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
ORDINANCE No. 966 – ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BIDDER REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECTS:
All Contractors shall comply with all requirements of the Fox River Water Reclamation District
Ordinance No. 966 – An Ordinance Establishing Responsible Bidder Requirements on Public Works
Projects. All related documentation must be submitted prior to or at the time of bid submission.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID
The Fox River Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all
proposals or waive any bid irregularities.
This Project is Tax Exempt
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