Description
The US Army Corps of Engineers – Rock Island District is seeking competitive bids to perform extensive water‑infrastructure upgrades at the 88th RD U.S. Army Reserve Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The scope includes demolition, directional drilling, excavation, installation of new water service and main lines, valve and meter vaults, fire hydrant replacement, concrete and asphalt pavement repairs, leak investigation and repair, chlorination testing, site restoration, and optional connections to the Village of Arlington Heights water system. Three contract options are offered: a Base Bid (core improvements), Option A (additional new water connection and related work), and Option B (further water main installation and storm‑sewer investigation). The estimated total contract value ranges from roughly $2 million for the base scope to over $3 million when options are exercised.
• Location: 1515 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL
• Work categories: demolition, directional drilling, water main installation (3‑8 in. DIP), valve/manhole/ hydrant installation, concrete & HMA pavement patching, site restoration, chlorination testing
• Options: A – new water connection to village main; B – additional main line and storm‑sewer investigation
• Estimated base‑bid value ≈ $1.75 M; total with options up to ≈ $3.33 M
• Contract awarded under competitive sealed‑bid (RFO Part 14)
• Anticipated contract period: up to 180 days after notice to proceed, with a possible 30‑day extension