Veteran's Memorial Fountain

The Village of Brookfield will receive sealed proposals for the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain project until
10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Savings Time, 11th day, August, 2021, at the Office of the Village Manager.
Bids will be opened and read in the Edward Barcall Hall in the Municipal Building, 8820 Brookfield
Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, on 11th day, August, 2021, at 10:00 A.M., Central Daylight Savings Time.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The work consists of site work and construction of a new fountain located at the eight-corners area in
Brookfield, Illinois, including removals of existing concrete sidewalk, fountain pool, and concrete curbs;
new concrete fountain pool, fountain mechanical equipment, LED lighting, memorial monuments, site
furnishings, irrigation, and plantings. The work also includes reconfiguration and installation of new storm
sewer structures and piping within the circle.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The bidding forms and documents are available from the Village website at www.brookfieldil.gov or from
Accurate Repro, Inc., 2368 Corporate Lane, Naperville, IL 60563, 630-428-4433,
www.hitchcockplanroom.com. A non-refundable fee equal to Accurate Repro, Inc.’s charge for printing
the documents will be charged for each requested bid package. The Bid Package may also be examined at
the Office of the Village Manager, at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513. No bidding
documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Friday, August 6, 2021. Bid proposals must be submitted on
the forms provided. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has
examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all
of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal
resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The Village of Brookfield will, in no
case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such
failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any error or omission in the plans
or proposal. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Village Manager and
plainly marked “VETERAN’S MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN” on the outside of the envelope.
QUESTIONS, CHANGES, CLARIFICATION
Any questions that arise must be made in writing and shall be directed by electronic mail to Carl Muell,
Director of Public Works, Village of Brookfield at cmuell@brookfieldil.gov. The written questions, along
with the Village’s response, shall be circulated to all known potential bidders without identifying the party
submitting the questions. The cut-off for receipt of additional questions shall be 12:00 Noon, Central
Standard Time on Friday, August 6, 2021, in order to facilitate preparation of any addenda. No inquiry
received after that time will be given consideration. Replies and/or addenda will be emailed to all known
potential contractors by 4:00 P.M., Central Standard Time on August 9, 2021. Receipt of any
addenda must be acknowledged in writing as part of the Bidder’s Proposal. Bidders shall be responsible for
ensuring that they have received any and all addenda. The Village of Brookfield shall not assume
responsibility for the receipt by the Bidder of any addenda.
MBE AND WBE REQUIREMENTS
This project is partially funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and
has a goal of 24% Minority-owed Business Enterprise (MBE) and 10% Women-owned Business Enterprise
(WBE) participation.