Pickerill Pigot Forest Preserve: Public Access Phase 1 OSLAD

Work generally includes grading, earthwork, gravel drive and parking, asphalt paving,
limestone trail, picnic shelter, site furniture and landscape restoration.

Specifications require the submittal of a 10% Bid Surety with the proposal. In addition, the
successful contractor(s) must be able to provide a satisfactory Performance Bond, Labor
and Material Payment Bond, and required proof of insurance following the award of a
contract.

All contracts for work herein are subject to all District and County rules and regulations,
and providing for the payment of Kendall County’s prevailing wage rate to all workers
involved in these projects.

All bids will remain firm for 60 days after the bid opening. The Kendall County Forest
Preserve District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities on a bid,
and to accept the lowest responsible bid that serves the best interests of the District.

Minority business firms are encouraged to submit bids. Successful contract bidders are
also encouraged to utilize minority businesses as sub-contractors for supplies,
equipment, services, and construction. This project is being financed, in part, with funds
from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, “Open Space Lands Acquisition &
Development” (OSLAD) grant program.