RFP/Bid Notices

Fire Alarm Replacement Project: Colona School District #190, located at 700 First Street, Colona, Illinois 61241, is accepting sealed bids for the Fire Alarm Replacement Project at Colona Grade School. Bids shall be submitted under a single contract for all work. The project architect is Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc., 4703 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108, (815) 398-1231.

Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Colona SD #190 District Office, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the bid opening without written consent of the Owner.

All prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Colona Grade School. A mandatory site visit to survey existing conditions prior to bidding is also required.

Bidding documents are on file at the office of the Architect in Rockford, Illinois, and may be downloaded at www.rljarch.com under "Contractors." Bidders may secure up to two (2) sets of printed bidding documents by submitting a non-refundable check for $100.00 per set ($120.00 per set if mailed). Bids must be submitted in duplicate on forms issued by the Architect.

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 5% of the total base bid amount, in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or bid bond payable to the Owner. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond for the full contract amount, with all associated costs included in the bid. Prevailing wage rates as required by State and Federal law shall apply to all work under this contract.

The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

By order of the Board of Education, Colona School District #190.

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