Advertisement for Bids

Advertisement for Bids Riverton CUSD #14 will receive sealed bids for Riverton C.U.S.D. #14 Bus Garage project until 2:00PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened publicly. Bids should be directed to Martin Engineering Company, 3695 S. 6th Street Frontage Road West, Springfield, IL 62703. Work will consist of constructing a 50'Wx220'Lx14'H pre-engineered metal building with 15 bus bays, including foundations, footers, and 6" reinforced concrete floor. Work shall include wainscot, downspouts, trim, overhead and man-doors as required in the plans and specifications. Color schemes shall be presented to the district for selection. Work will also consist of construction of a 40'x230' reinforced concrete approach at the bus bays. Until bids have been opened, plans and specifications shall be on file in the office of Martin Engineering Company, subject to the inspection of all parties desiring to bid. The Board of Trustees of Riverton CUSD #14 reserves the right to waive any irregularities in the bids, reject any or all bids and to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to the School District. Preference will be given to bidders that can complete the project by August 3, 2026. Bids received after stated time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Interested parties may obtain bidding documents either electronically by emailing mecmail@martinengineeringco.com or requesting hard copies from Martin Engineering Company, 3695 S. 6th Street, Frontage Road West, Springfield, Illinois 62703, (217)698-8900. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "Riverton CUSD #14 Bus Garage". An accompanying bid bond shall be equal to 5% of the total bid price. This may be in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Draft, or Bid Bond payable to the Owner. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Department of Labor to all laborers, workmen, mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the full amount of the bid accepted. Persons interested in visiting the site shall contact MEC to coordinate access with Riverton District personnel. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and minor irregularities in bidding, and to award a Contract for any part of the Work or the Project as a whole. Riverton CUSD #14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority business firms are encouraged to submit a bid for this project. Work can begin Monday June 1, 2026. The District wishes work to be complete before Monday August 3, 2026. If this schedule cannot be met additional measures must be taken to ensure work can continue while school is in session. March 24 2026 LILS0483366