Description
The City of Rockford is seeking bids for the Jamestown Ditch Drainage Improvements project. The project involves the construction of ditch improvements, including excavation, placement of topsoil, and installation of erosion control measures. The contractor will be responsible for mobilization, construction layout, temporary construction entrance, temporary ditch check, perimeter erosion barrier, and other related tasks. The project requires compliance with various regulations, including the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act.
• The project includes the installation of a bio-roll and filter fabric to prevent erosion and sedimentation.
• The contractor must ensure that all workers are paid the prevailing wage rate, as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.
• The project requires the use of apprenticeship and training programs approved by the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.
• The project includes the seeding of lawn turf and native grasses, as well as the application of fertilizer and other soil amendments.