ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FARMINGTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT PAVILION AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS FARMINGTON, ILLINOIS FARMINGTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, hereinafter known as the Owner is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: PAVILION AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS The project consists of construction of a 34'x44' pre-fabricated, steel-frame Pavilion and associated site work including earthwork/grading, p.c.c. sidewalk, minor storm sewer, and miscellaneous site restoration. All bidders are hereby advised that they must be able to submit, if requested by the Owner, a "Pre-Qualification Statement" for this Project prior to opening of the Bids. The Pre-Qualification Statement shall at a minimum list (3) past projects of similar size/scope along with references. Bids for the "Pavilion and Site Improvements" Project will be received by the Owner in the Library located at 411 N. Lightfoot Road, Farmington, IL 61531, until 11:00 a.m. local time, Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened, read aloud and recorded. Bids will be held good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 calendar days from the due date applicable to the Project. All bids shall consist of two (2) completed copies of Bid Documents and shall be accompanied by bid guarantee consisting of Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Bank Draft made payable to the Farmington Area Public Library District, in an amount equal to and not less than five percent (5%) of total of bids upon which Contractor is bidding. Failure of bidder to submit Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Bank Draft in amount to cover proposal being bid upon is cause for rejection of this bid. Checks or drafts of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned as soon as practical, after opening and checking the bids. Commencement of the work may begin as early as April 20th, 2026 pending the contractor's submittal of an executed contract along with the submittal of the required insurance certificate(s), bond(s), and any other miscellaneous documents. All work shall be substantially completed on or before August 28th, 2026. The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to accept any or reject all bids when in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interest of the Owner. Bids on all work of this contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (Illinois Revised Statues, Chapter 48, Section 395S - 1-12). Electronic Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are available after 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 on the Hutchison Engineering's website at www.hutchisoneng.com under the "Contractor Bidding" tab. All questions shall be directed to Nate Parrott at nparrott@hutchisoneng.com or 309-323-8676, and received no later than April 6th, 2026 at 1:00 PM. FARMINGTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT FARMINGTON, ILLINOIS BY: REBECCA SEABORN, DIRECTOR March 24 2026 LILS0482772