Request for Bids - Fire Hydrant Painting 2026

VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE
The Village of La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed bids for the following
project:
Fire Hydrant Painting
Sealed bids for this project must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3,
2026, at the Office of the Director of Public Works of the Village of La Grange, 320 East
Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525. The bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m.
on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
It is the bidder's responsibility to meet all requirements of the bid documents. Additionally,
it is the bidder's responsibility to ensure all responsible bidder requirements for
construction and Public Works projects are followed, as established in the Municipal
Code.
Specifications and complete bid documents must be obtained electronically. Bid
documents are available on the Village website www.lagrangeil.gov .
The Village of La Grange reserves the right to modify or waive any or all formalities and
technicalities in the specifications, or to reject any or all bids and/or parts thereof, and to
accept that bid which it deems most favorable to the Village of La Grange.
President and Board of Trustees
Village of La Grange, Illinois
/s/ Paul Saladino
Village Clerk
Village of La Grange

VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
OWNER:
Village of La Grange
53 South La Grange Road
La Grange, Illinois 60525
The Owner will receive sealed proposals for the Work generally described as follows:
Fire Hydrant Painting- Project consists of sandblasting, priming, and painting fire hydrants throughout the Village.
TO BE SUBMITTED TO: Village of La Grange, 320 East Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525
Attention: Mr. Timothy C. O'Brien, before 10:00 am, June 3, 2026
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Inspection and Examination Proposals will be opened and read at the time and place
specified above.
Each bidder shall, before submitting its proposal, carefully
examine the Contract/Proposal form attached to this Request for Withdrawal of Proposals
Proposals. Each bidder shall also inspect in detail the Work Site
No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the
described in the Contract/Proposal form and the surrounding
opening of any proposal.
area and shall familiarize itself with all conditions under which
the Work is to be performed; with the obstacles, unusual
Rejection of Proposals
conditions, or difficulties that may be encountered, whether or
not referred to in the Contract/Proposal; and with all other Proposals that are not submitted on the Contract/Proposal form
relevant matters concerning the Work Site and the surrounding or that are not prepared in accordance with these Instructions to
area, including subsurface, underground, and other concealed Bidders may be rejected. If not rejected, Owner may demand
conditions. The bidder whose Contract/ Proposal is accepted correction of any deficiency and accept the deficiently prepared
will be responsible for all errors in its proposal, including those proposal upon compliance with these Instructions to Bidders.
resulting from its failure or neglect to make a thorough
Acceptance of Proposals
examination and investigation of the Contract/Proposal, and the
conditions of the Work Site and the surrounding area.
Proposals submitted are offers only and the decision to accept
or reject is a function of quality, reliability, capability, reputation,
Preparation of Proposals
and expertise of the bidders. Bid award will be based on total
All proposals for the Work shall be made only on the blank project cost and not on unit prices.
Contract/Proposal form attached to this Request for Proposals
Owner reserves the right to accept the proposal that is, in its
and shall be complete with a price for each and every item
judgment, the best and most favorable to the interests of Owner
named in the Schedule of Prices section of the
and to the public; to reject the low price proposal; to accept any
Contract/Proposal form. All proposals must be dated on page 5
item of any proposal; to reject any and all proposals; and to
of the Contract/Proposal form and must be signed by an
waive irregularities and informalities in any proposal submitted
authorized official. Bidders must provide bonds using the forms
or in the request for proposal process; provided, however, the
provided. Bidders must also complete and return with the bid
waiver of any prior defect or informality shall not be considered
the Contractor Reference included with the attached
a waiver of any future or similar defect or informality. Bidders
specifications. Proposals that contain omissions, erasures,
should not rely upon, or anticipate, such waivers in submitting
alterations, or additions not called for, conditional or alternate
their proposal.
bids unless called for, or that contain irregularities of any kind
may be rejected.
Upon acceptance of the successful Bidder's proposal by Owner,
the successful Bidder's proposal, together with Owner's
Clarifications
notification of acceptance in the form attached to this Request
Owner reserves the right to make clarifications, corrections, or for Proposals, shall become the contract for the Work.
changes in this Request for Proposals at any time prior to the
DATED this 21st day of May, 2026
time proposals are opened. All bidders or prospective bidders
will be informed of said clarifications, corrections, or changes. If
Village of La Grange
any prospective bidder has questions about this Request for
Proposals, contact Mr. Timothy C. O'Brien at 708-579-2328
Name: Paul Saladino
between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Title: Village Clerk
Delivery of Proposals
Each proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly
marked with the title of the contract and bidder's full legal name
and shall be addressed and delivered to the place and before
the time set forth above. Proposals may be delivered by mail or
in person. Proposals received after the time specified above will
be returned unopened.
Opening of Proposals

Responsible Bidder Requirements
The Village of La Grange has responsible-bidder requirements under the Municipal Code.
Bidders shall submit with their proposal the following documents:
A. A copy of the Illinois Secretary of State's Department of Business Services online records evidencing that the bidder has a
current corporate annual report on file. If the bidder is an individual, sole proprietor, or partnership, this subsection shall not
apply.
B. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue if bidder has employees (e.g. document with
account number, Illinois Business Tax number).
C. Documents evidencing current registration with the Illinois Department of Employment Security if bidder has employees (e.g.,
document with UI account number).
D. Disclosure of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies against the bidder or any officers of the bidder in the last
five years.
E. A statement that all employees are (i) covered under a current workers' compensation insurance policy and (ii) properly classified
under such policy. If the bidder is insured with a carrier, the evidence of workers' compensation insurance shall be a copy of the
"Information Page" of the bidder's workers' compensation policy and any continuation of that Information Page which include
the name and address of the insured, as well as the class codes the compensation premium is based on and the total estimated
remuneration per class code.
F. A statement of compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq) and all rules and
regulations therein, for the past five years. Such statement shall also provide that the bidder has reviewed the Prevailing Wage
Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, has reviewed and agrees to pay the applicable prevailing wage rates attached
copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with to the bid specifications, and will strictly comply
with the Prevailing Wage Act or federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and related requirements. A bidder who has been found
by the Illinois Department of Labor to be in violation of the Prevailing Wage Act twice within a three-year period shall be deemed
not to be a Responsible Bidder for two years from the date of the last finding.
G. A copy of the written program for the prevention of substance abuse to be filed with a public body pursuant to the Substance
Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1 et seq).
H. A statement that individuals who will perform work on the public works project on behalf of the bidder are properly classified as
either (i) an employee or (ii) an independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.
I. Documents evidencing any professional or trade license required by law or local ordinance for any trade or specialty area in
which the bidder is seeking a contract award. Additionally, the bidder must disclose any suspension or revocation of such license
held by the company or of any director, officer, or manager of the company.
J. Evidence of participation in apprenticeship training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are
approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization;
and evidence that any applicable apprenticeship program has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years
for each of the construction crafts the bidder will perform on the project. Evidence of graduation rates are not required for
apprenticeable crafts dedicated exclusively to the transportation of material and equipment to and from the public works project.
The required evidence includes, without limitation, a copy of all applicable apprenticeship standards and Apprenticeship
Agreement(s) for any apprentice(s) who will perform work on the public works project; and documentation from each applicable
apprenticeship program certifying that is has graduated at least five apprentices in each of the past five years for each
construction craft the bidder will perform on the project. Additional evidence of participation and graduation requirements may
be requested by the Village at its discretion.
K. Bidder shall certify that all employees expected to perform work on the project have completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety
program. Only workers that have satisfactorily completed a 10-hour or greater OSHA safety program will be allowed to participate
on the project. The bidder must have copies of employee OSHA cards on file, and the Village may request the bidder provide
copies of employees' OSHA cards; failure to produce an employee's OSHA card may result in a determination that the bidder is
not a responsible bidder.
L. Disclosure of the name and address of each subcontractor from whom the bidder has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on
any part of the project. Further, each such subcontractor shall be required to adhere to the requirements set forth herein as
though it were bidding directly to the Village. Each bidder shall submit all subcontractor information and supporting
documentation to the Village prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the project. It shall be the responsibility of the
bidder to ensure its subcontractors comply with all of the requirements of the Village Code and the Village's purchasing policies,
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including the timely and complete submittals of all required documentation, and the full compliance with all obligations set forth
in this Ordinance and the project specifications. Failure of a successful bidder to submit the required subcontractor information
or documentation may constitute a contractual default and/or breach by the bidder and may disqualify a bidder from performing
work on future projects.
M. Bidder must provide evidence of relevant experience on similar size and scope projects in the past five years that indicate the
necessary capacity to perform the project and must provide adequate references verifying the quality of work performed.
N. Statements as to past performance, which shall give an accurate and complete record of all public works projects completed in
the past three years by the bidder. Such statements shall include the name of the public body and the project, original contract
price, final contract price, the names of all subcontractors used, if applicable, and a statement as to compliance with completion
deadlines.
O. Any determinations by a court or governmental agency for violations of federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to
serious, willful, or repeated violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), violations of contracting or antitrust
laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, or the Federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
Any material changes to the bidder's status, at any time, must be reported to the Village in writing within 14 calendar days of its
occurrence. Failure to comply with this requirement is grounds for the bidder to be deemed a non-responsible bidder.
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VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE
CONTRACT/PROPOSAL FOR
Fire Hydrant Painting
Full Name of Bidder _____________________________________________________________________________ ("Bidder")
Principal Office Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
Local Office Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person __________________________________ Telephone Number __________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
TO: Village of La Grange ("Owner")
320 East Avenue
La Grange, Illinois 60525
Attention: Mr. Timothy C. O'Brien
Bidder warrants and represents that Bidder has carefully construction practices, in full compliance with, and as
examined the Work Site described below and its environs and required by or pursuant, to this Contract/Proposal, and
has reviewed and understood all documents included, referred with the greatest economy, efficiency, and expedition
to, or mentioned in this bound set of documents, including consistent therewith, with only new, undamaged, and
Addenda Nos. ________ [if none, write "NONE"], which are first quality equipment, materials, and supplies.
securely stapled to the end of this Contract/Proposal.
B. Performance Standards. If this Contract/Proposal is
1. Work Proposal accepted, Bidder proposes, and agrees, that all Work shall be
fully provided, performed, and completed in accordance with the
A. Contract and Work. If this Contract/Proposal is specifications attached hereto titled Fire Hydrant Painting and
accepted, Bidder proposes, and agrees, that Bidder shall, at its by this reference made a part of this Contract/Proposal. No
sole cost and expense, provide, perform, and complete, in the provision of any referenced standard, specification, manual or
manner specified and described, and upon the terms and code shall change the duties and responsibilities of Owner or
conditions set forth, in this Contract/Proposal and Owner's Bidder from those set forth in this Contract/Proposal.
written notification of acceptance in the form included in this
bound set of documents, all of the following, all of which is herein C. Responsibility for Damage or Loss. If this
referred to as the "Work": Contract/Proposal is accepted, Bidder proposes, and agrees,
that Bidder shall be responsible and liable for, and shall promptly
1. Labor, Equipment, Materials and Supplies. Provide, and without charge to Owner repair or replace, damage done to,
perform, and complete, in the manner specified and and any loss or injury suffered by, Owner, the Work, the Work
described in this Contract/Proposal, all necessary Site, or other property or persons as a result of the Work.
work, labor, services, transportation, equipment,
materials, supplies, information, data, and other means D. Inspection/Testing/Rejection. Owner shall have the
and items necessary for the replacement of various right to inspect all or any part of the Work and to reject all or any
concrete sidewalks in the Village of La Grange as per part of the Work that is, in Owner's judgment, defective or
the attached specifications for the Fire Hydrant damaged or that in any way fails to conform strictly to the
Painting (the "Work Site"); requirements of this Contract/Proposal and Owner, without
limiting its other rights or remedies, may require correction or
2. Permits. Procure and furnish all permits, licenses, and replacement at Bidder's cost, perform or have performed all
other governmental approvals and authorizations Work necessary to complete or correct all or any part of the
necessary in connection therewith; Work that is defective, damaged, or nonconforming and charge
Bidder with any excess cost incurred thereby, or cancel all or
3. Bonds and Insurance. Procure and furnish all bonds any part of any order or this Contract/Proposal. Work so
and all insurance certificates specified in this rejected may be returned or held at Bidder's expense and risk.
Contract/Proposal;
2. Contract Price Proposal
4. Taxes. Pay all applicable federal, state, and local taxes
and tariffs; If this Contract/Proposal is accepted, Bidder proposes, and
agrees, that Bidder shall take in full payment for all Work and
5. Miscellaneous. Do all other things required of Bidder other matters set forth under Section 1 above, including
by this Contract/Proposal; and overhead and profit; taxes, tariffs, contributions, and premiums;
and compensation to all subcontractors and suppliers, the
6. Quality. Provide, perform, and complete all of the compensation set forth below.
foregoing in a proper and workmanlike manner,
consistent with highest standards of professional and
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A. Schedule of Prices. For providing, performing, and
completing all Work, the sum of the products resulting from Contractor shall be paid each month based on the work
multiplying the actual number of acceptable units of Unit Price completed and approved by the Public Works Director.
Items listed below incorporated into the Work by the Unit Price Contract shall submit invoices monthly detailing the work
set forth below for such Unit Price Item: completed at the unit rates listed in the contract. All
payments may be subject to deduction or setoff by reason
of any failure of Bidder to perform under this
Price Per Contract/Proposal. Each payment shall include Bidder's
certification of the value of, and partial or final waivers of
Description Quantity Each Total
lien covering, all Work for which payment is then requested
and Bidder's certification that all prior payments have been
Sandblast,
properly applied to the payment or reimbursement of the
Prime & 500 $ $
costs with respect to which they were paid.
Paint
D. Administrative Fee. For each day past August 31 that
the Bidder has not completed Work assigned by the Village, the
Bidder will be assessed an administrative fee in amount of $400
B. Basis for Determining Prices. It is expressly per day to compensate the Village for administrative time,
understood and agreed that: overhead, and inconvenience. The Bidder must pay each
administrative fee invoice in full within five business days after
1. All prices stated in the Schedule of Prices are firm and receipt of that invoice. The Village, at its option, may reduce a
shall not be subject to escalation or change, regardless payment due to the Bidder by an invoiced amount not paid by
of any changes to taxes or tariffs that may be incurred the Bidder within the required time period. The administrative
by Bidder or Bidder's suppliers; fee is not a payment of damages and does not limit any legal or
equitable right in the Village to recover damages for breach of
2. Owner is not subject to state or local sales, use, and this Contract/Proposal.
excise taxes, that no such taxes are included in the
Schedule of Prices, and that all claim or right to claim 3. Contract Time Proposal
any additional compensation by reason of the payment
of any such tax is hereby waived and released; and A. Term. If this Contract/Proposal is accepted, Bidder
proposes, and agrees, that Bidder shall commence the
3. All other applicable federal, state, and local taxes of Work within 20 days following Owner's acceptance of
every kind and nature applicable to the Work are this Contract/Proposal provided Bidder shall have
included in the Schedule of Prices; and furnished to Owner all bonds and all insurance
certificates specified in this Contract/Proposal (the
4. The approximate quantities set forth in the Schedule of "Commencement Date"). If this Contract/Proposal is
Prices for each Unit Price Item are Owner's estimate accepted, Bidder proposes, and agrees, that Bidder
only, that Owner reserves the right to increase or shall perform the Work diligently and continuously and
decrease such quantities, that payment for each Unit shall complete the Work not later than October 31,
Price Item shall be made only on the actual number of 2026. Additionally, Bidder agrees to remove and
acceptable units of such Unit Price Item installed replace sidewalks in the same 48 hour period.
complete in place in full compliance with this
Contract/Proposal, and that all claim or right to dispute B. Termination. This Contract/Proposal may be
or complain of any such estimated quantity, or to assert terminated by the Village under the following
that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the conditions:
nature or amount of any Unit Price Item to be provided
or performed, is hereby waived and released; and 1. The Village may terminate this Contract/Proposal at
any time at its sole discretion, with or without cause, on
5. Any items of Work not specifically listed or referred to 10 days written notice to Bidder. On termination, the
in the Schedule of Prices, or not specifically included Village's liability will be limited to the pro rata cost of
for payment under any Unit Price Item, shall be the services performed as of the date of the
deemed incidental to the Contract Price, shall not be termination.
measured for payment, and shall not be paid for
separately except as incidental to the Contract Price, 2. The Village may terminate this Contract/Proposal at
including without limitation extraordinary equipment any time without notice (a) if at any time Bidder's
repair, the cost of transportation, packing, cartage, and performance threatens the health or safety of the
containers, the cost of preparing schedules and Village or the public, (b) if Bidder fails to maintain and
submittals, the cost or rental of small tools or buildings, keep in force the required insurance, or (c) Bidder
the cost of utilities and sanitary conveniences, and any otherwise breaches this Contract/Proposal.
portion of the time of Bidder, its superintendents, or its
office and engineering staff. 4. Financial Assurance
C. Time of Payment. It is expressly understood and A. Bonds. Contractor must provide a Performance Bond
agreed that all payments shall be made in accordance with the and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, on forms provided by,
following schedule: or otherwise acceptable to, Owner, from a surety company
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licensed to do business in the State of Illinois with a general - "X," "C," and "U"
rating of A and a financial size category of Class X or better in - Contractual Liability
Best's Insurance Guide, each in the penal sum of the Contract
Price ("Bonds"). Contractor must, at all times while providing, Contractual Liability coverage shall specifically include
performing, or completing the Work, including, without limitation, the indemnification set forth below.
at all times while correcting any failure to meet warranty
pursuant to Section 6 of this Contract, maintain and keep in 4. Umbrella Liability
force, at Contractor's expense, the Bonds required hereunder.
Limits shall not be less than:
B. Insurance. If this Contract/Proposal is accepted,
Bidder proposes, and agrees, that Bidder shall provide $2,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage
certificates of insurance evidencing the minimum insurance Combined Single Limit.
coverages and limits set forth below within 10 days after
Owner's acceptance of this Contract/Proposal. Such insurance This Coverage shall apply in excess of the limits stated
shall be in form, and from companies, acceptable to Owner and in 1, 2, and 3 above.
shall name Owner, including its Board members and elected
and appointed officials, its officers, employees, agents, C. Indemnification. If this Contract/Proposal is accepted,
attorneys, consultants, and representatives, as an Additional Bidder proposes, and agrees, that Bidder shall indemnify, save
Insured. The insurance coverages and limits set forth below harmless, and defend Owner against all damages, liability,
shall be deemed to be minimum coverages and limits and shall claims, losses, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) that
not be construed in any way as a limitation on Bidder's duty to may arise, or be alleged to have arisen, out of or in connection
carry adequate insurance or on Bidder's liability for losses or with Bidder's performance of, or failure to perform, the Work or
damages under this Contract/Proposal. The minimum any part thereof, or any failure to meet the representations and
insurance coverages and limits that shall be maintained at all warranties set forth in Section 6 of this Contract/Proposal.
times while providing, performing, or completing the Work are
as follows: D. Penalties. If this Contract/Proposal is accepted, Bidder
proposes, and agrees, that Bidder shall be solely liable for any
1. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability fines or civil penalties that are imposed by any governmental or
quasi-governmental agency or body that may arise, or be
Limits shall not be less than: alleged to have arisen, out of or in connection with Bidder's
performance of, or failure to perform, the Work or any part
Worker's Compensation: Statutory thereof.
Employer's Liability: $500,000 each accident-injury; 5. Firm Proposal
$500,000 each employee-disease; $500,000 disease-
policy. All prices and other terms stated in this Contract/Proposal
are firm and shall not be subject to withdrawal, escalation, or
Such insurance shall evidence that coverage applies to change provided Owner accepts this Contract/Proposal within
the State of Illinois and provide a waiver of subrogation 60 days after the date this sealed Contract/Proposal is opened.
in favor of Owner.
6. Bidder's Representations and Warranties
2. Commercial Motor Vehicle Liability
To induce Owner to accept this Contract/Proposal, Bidder
Limits for vehicles owned, non-owned or rented shall hereby represents and warrants as follows:
not be less than:
A. The Work. The Work, and all of its components, (1)
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage shall be of merchantable quality; (2) shall be free from any latent
Combined Single Limit or patent defects and flaws in workmanship, materials, and
design; (3) shall strictly conform to the requirements of this
3. Commercial General Liability Contract/Proposal, including without limitation the performance
standards set forth in Section 1B of this Contract/Proposal; and
Limits shall not be less than: (4) shall be fit, sufficient, and suitable for the purposes
expressed in, or reasonably inferred from, this
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage Contract/Proposal and the warranties expressed herein shall be
Combined Single Limit. in addition to any other warranties expressed or implied by law,
which are hereby reserved unto Owner.
Coverage is to be written on an "occurrence" basis.
Coverage to include: B. Compliance with Laws. This work is covered by the
Prevailing Wage Act. The Work, and all of its components, shall
- Premises Operations be provided, performed, and completed in compliance with, and
- Products/Completed Operations Bidder agrees to be bound by, all applicable federal, state, and
- Independent Contractors local laws, orders, rules, and regulations, as they may be
- Personal Injury (with Employment Exclusion modified or amended from time to time, including without
deleted) limitation the Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. If
- Broad Form Property Damage Endorsement the Illinois Department of Labor revises the prevailing rate of
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hourly wages to be paid, the revised rate shall apply to this additional to any other or further remedies provided in law or
Contract/Proposal); any other / any prevailing wage laws; any equity or in this Contract/Proposal.
statutes requiring preference to laborers of specified classes;
the Illinois Steel Products Procurement Act, 30 ILCS 565/1 et E. Time. Time is of the essence for this Contract/
seq.; any statutes prohibiting discrimination because of, or Proposal and, except where stated otherwise, references in this
requiring affirmative action based on, race, creed, color, national Contract/Proposal to days shall be construed to refer to calendar
origin, age, sex, or other prohibited classification; and any days.
statutes regarding safety or the performance of the Work. F. No Waiver. No examination, inspection, investigation,
test, measurement, review, determination, decision, certificate,
C. Not Barred. Bidder is not barred by law from or approval by Owner, whether before or after Owner's
contracting with Owner or with any other unit of state or local acceptance of this Contract/Proposal; nor any information or
government as a result of (i) a violation of either Section 33E-3 data supplied by Owner, whether before or after Owner's
or Section 33E-4 of Article 33 of the Criminal Code of 1961, 720 acceptance of this Contract/Proposal; nor any order by Owner
ILCS 5/33E-1 et seq.; or (ii) a violation of the USA Patriot Act of for the payment of money; nor any payment for, or use,
2001, 107 Public Law 56 (October 26, 2001) (the "Patriot Act") possession, or acceptance of, the whole or any part of the Work
or other statutes, orders, rules, and regulations of the United by Owner; nor any extension of time granted by Owner; nor any
States government and its various executive departments, delay by Owner in exercising any right under this
agencies and offices related to the subject matter of the Patriot Contract/Proposal; nor any other act or omission of Owner shall
Act, including, but not limited to, Executive Order 13224 constitute or be deemed to be an acceptance of any defective,
effective September 24, 2001. Bidder is not acting, directly or damaged, or nonconforming Work, nor operate to waive or
indirectly, for or on behalf of any person, group, entity or nation otherwise diminish the effect of any representation or warranty
named by the United States Treasury Department as a Specially made by Bidder; or of any requirement or provision of this
Designated National and Blocked Person, or for or on behalf of Contract/Proposal; or of any remedy, power, or right of Owner.
any person, group, entity or nation designated in Presidential
Executive Order 13224 as a person who commits, threatens to G. Severability. The provisions of this Contract/ Proposal
commit, or supports terrorism; and Bidder is not engaged in this shall be interpreted when possible to sustain their legality and
transaction directly or indirectly on behalf of, or facilitating this enforceability as a whole. In the event any provision of this
transaction directly or indirectly on behalf of, any such person, Contract/Proposal shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable
group, entity or nation. by a court of competent jurisdiction, in whole or in part, neither
the validity of the remaining part of such provision, nor the
D. Qualified. Bidder has the requisite experience validity of any other provisions of this Contract/Proposal shall be
(minimum of 10 years), ability, capital, facilities, plant, in any way affected thereby.
organization, and staff to enable Bidder to perform the Work
successfully and promptly and to commence and complete the H. Amendments. No modification, addition, deletion,
Work within the Contract Price and Contract Time Proposals set revision, alteration, or other change to this Contract/Proposal
forth above. shall be effective unless and until such change is reduced to
writing and executed and delivered by Owner and Bidder;
7. Acknowledgements provided, however, that Owner shall have the right, by written
order executed by Owner, to make changes in the Work
In submitting this Contract/Proposal, Bidder acknowledges ("Change Order"). If any Change Order causes an increase or
and agrees that: decrease in the amount of the Work, an equitable adjustment in
the Contract Price or Contract Time may be made. No decrease
A. Reliance. Owner is relying on all warranties, in the amount of the Work caused by any Change Order shall
representations, and statements made by Bidder in this entitle Bidder to make any claim for damages, anticipated
Contract/Proposal. profits, or other compensation.
B. Reservation of Rights. Owner reserves the right to I. Assignment. Neither this Contract/Proposal, nor any
reject any and all proposals, reserves the right to reject the low interest herein, shall be assigned or subcontracted, in whole or
price proposal, and reserves such other rights as are set forth in in part, by Bidder except upon the prior written consent of
the Instructions to Bidders. Owner.
C. Acceptance. If this Contract/Proposal is accepted, J. Governing Law. This Contract/Proposal, and the rights
Bidder shall be bound by each and every term, condition, or of the parties under this Contract/Proposal shall be interpreted
provision contained in this Contract/Proposal and in Owner's according to the internal laws, but not the conflict of law rules, of
written notification of acceptance in the form included in this the State of Illinois. Every provision of law required by law to be
bound set of documents. inserted into this Contract/Proposal shall be deemed to be
inserted herein.
D. Remedies. Each of the rights and remedies reserved
to Owner in this Contract/Proposal shall be cumulative and
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Bidder's Status: ( ) _____________ Corporation ( ) _______________ Partnership ( ) Individual Proprietor
(State) (State)
Bidder's Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Doing Business As (if different): __________________________________________________________________
Signature of Bidder or Authorized Agent: ___________________________________________________________
(corporate seal) Printed Name: ______________________________________________
(if corporation)
Title/Position: ______________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Bidder's Business Address: _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Bidder's Business Telephone: ____________________ Facsimile: ____________________
If a corporation or partnership, list all officers or partners:
NAME TITLE ADDRESS
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ACCEPTANCE
The Contract/Proposal attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof is hereby accepted
by the order of the Village of La Grange ("Owner") this _____ day of _____________, 20____.
This Acceptance, together with the Contract/Proposal attached hereto, constitutes the entire and only agreement between
the parties relating to the accomplishment of the Work and the compensation therefor and supersedes and merges any
other prior or contemporaneous discussions, agreements, or understandings, whether written or oral, and shall prevail over
any contradictory or inconsistent terms or conditions contained in any purchase order, acceptance, acknowledgement,
invoice, or other standard form used by the parties in the performance of the Contract/Proposal. Any such contradictory or
inconsistent terms or conditions shall be deemed objected to by Owner without further notice of objection and shall be of no
effect nor in any circumstances binding upon Owner unless accepted by Owner in a written document plainly labeled
"Amendment to Contract/Proposal." Acceptance or rejection by Owner of any such contradictory or inconsistent terms or
conditions shall not constitute acceptance of any other contradictory or inconsistent terms or conditions.
VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE
Signature: ______________________________________
Printed name: Jack Knight
Title: Village Manager
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