BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Section 00030 - Advertisement for Bids

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Catholic Charities will receive sealed bids at its Main Office, 2900 West Heading Avenue, West Peoria, IL 61604 to
Remodel an existing building, 815 Second Street, LaSalle, IL
Plans and specifications can be ordered from Illinois Blueprint Corp., 309-676-1300
Plans can be viewed at www.illinoisblue.com
Catholic Charities LaSalle Office

1.	Demolition work includes: Stud/drywall partitions, doors and frames, suspended ceilings, floor finishes electrical devices, wiring and conduit, etc. as shown on the drawings.
2.	Existing studs, doors, frames, light fixtures, interior windows, fire alarm and other devices, mechanical louvers and other devices, ceiling grid, etc. are to be salvaged for re-use.
3.	New work includes: metal or wood stud/drywall partitions, suspended ceilings, fire alarm system, wall base, paint, electrical devices, wiring and conduit, mechanical devices, etc. as shown on the drawings.
4.	Other minor construction work not stated, but indicated by the drawings and required for a complete job is required.
5.	Regulatory requirements: All construction shall be in compliance with the following codes and standards:
a.	2006 International Building Code
b.	2006 International Mechanical Code
c.	2005 National Electric Code
d.	2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code
e.	1997 Illinois Accessibility Code
f.	2006 International Energy Conservation C ode.
6.	Clean up and haul away debris.
7.	Contractor’s guarantee ___ years.
8.	Manufacture’s guarantee ___ years.

Bids shall be delivered to Catholic Charities main office, 2900 West Heading Avenue, West Peoria, IL 61604, prior to 5:00 p.m. prevailing time, Friday August 14, 2009.  All Bidders questions and requests for clarification may be addressed to: 
 Al Halverson, Facilities & Special Project Manager
Catholic Charities
(309) 636-8088; Fax (309) 673-5741
E-Mail: ahalverson@ccdop.org.
Bids shall include:
1.	Signed proposal on pre-printed company stationary.
2.	Certificate of Insurance, listing Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Peoria as 
	other insurers see the Insurance section in the “Invitation to Bid”
3.	All permits, fees and Utility Company charges.
4.	Owner is a not-for-profit corporation; do not include taxes.

During the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age or any other basis in violation of any applicable law, rules, regulations and ordinances.

Successful Bidder will be required to provide Workers Compensation Insurance, General Liability Insurance and Builder’s Risk Insurance for the duration of the Contract.  See the Insurance section in the “Invitation to Bid”.

Catholic Charities reserves the right to reject any or all bids and reserves the right to waive any irregularity in bidding, which in their considered opinion is warranted.  No bid shall be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after opening of bids without written consent of the Owner.

Mr. Al Halverson
Facilities Special Project Manager