The City of Rockford is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate the Harrison Avenue Bridge. This public‑works project includes demolition, concrete removal, structural repair, reinforcement, protective coating, and related site work. Bidders must submit a sealed bid by the closing date, provide required bonds, comply with prevailing‑wage, apprenticeship, and Illinois safety regulations, and submit extensive certifications and forms. The contract will be awarded on a lump‑sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
• Scope: Aggregate subgrade improvement, asphalt surface, concrete removal, structural concrete repair, reinforcement bar replacement, epoxy coating, bearing replacement, and related traffic control measures.
• Location: Harrison Avenue Bridge, Rockford, Illinois.
• Estimated quantities: over 400 sq yd of subgrade, 460 sq yd of concrete removal, 34.4 cu yd of concrete superstructure, 7.5 cu yd of concrete superstructure, 2,783 lb of reinforcement bars, etc.
• Mandatory requirements: Illinois Preference Act, bid deposit/bond, prevailing‑wage compliance, performance bond, apprenticeship participation, IDOT pre‑qualification.
• Submission: Sealed paper bids only; no electronic submissions.
• Key dates: Publication 8/28/2026, Questions due 9/11/2026, Bid opening 9/18/2026 11:00 AM.
• Contact for questions: Vishruti Patel (email provided).
• Award: Not specified; contract will be governed by City of Rockford and Illinois law.