Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held for the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for the FOX RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on September 16, 2025 at 7pm at 555 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, Illinois (Kane County).
The said ordinance in tentative form will be available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to the public hearing and may be accessed during regular business hours at the Library Administrative Office at 555 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, Illinois, or via the Library's website by using this link (Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 - DRAFT)
Dundee Library Building Improvements – Bid Release 1
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that Fox River Valley Public Library District, Kane County, IL, will receive sealed bids from interested trade contractors for 06A-1 General Trades (including masonry, steel, rough carpentry, exterior sidingpanels, painting, and misc. plumbing), 07A-1 Roofing, 08B-1 Aluminum, Glass, and Glazing, 23A-1 HVAC, and 26A-1 Electrical, work for the Dundee Library Building Improvements – Bid Release 1.
Sealed bids will be received up until Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00 A.M., at the:
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Fox River Valley Public Library District
Dundee Library – Administrative Office
555 Barrington Ave
East Dundee, IL 60118
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Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately following. Bids must be submitted in duplicate in a sealed envelope and labeled “Dundee Library Building Improvements – Bid Release 1”, the Date and Time of the Bid Opening, the Contractor’s Name and Address, and their Trade Package. All Contractors shall use the bid day label provided with their Bid Form.
SCOPE OF WORK
The proposed project consists of exterior enhancements to the library that includes new exterior finishes, sunshades, roofing, aluminum windows, and HVAC equipment.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Prospective bidders should contact Kari Christensen at Lamp Incorporated (kchristensen@lampinc.net or 847-741-7220 x315) to be placed on the bid list. Bidders will then be granted access to SmartBid to download drawings for free. Lamp Incorporated will be utilizing SmartBid for the entire bidding process, including addenda, so all interested bidders must contact Lamp Incorporated to access SmartBid. Bidding Documents will be uploaded by Tuesday, November 18th.
All Contractors wishing to bid on this project must have a Lamp Incorporated Qualification Statement on file, updated within the last year. Contractors’ qualification statements are due in Lamp Incorporated’s office by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
A Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 10% of the bid is to accompany the Bid Form. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the bid amount, with sureties approved by the owner, and Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days of the award of the contract. The successful bidder is required to pay Prevailing Wage for work under this Contract and shall submit certified payroll records in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Fox River Valley Public Library District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or waive any bid irregularities.
This Project is Tax Exempt
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118. The meeting is not mandatory, but it is strongly urged that all bidders attend this meeting to fully understand the project requirements. Bidders failing to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the project and the existing conditions at the scope review may be rejected.