Description
The City of Rockford Water Division is seeking qualified contractors to replace approximately 400 lead service lines serving residential properties throughout the city. Work will be performed under the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan Program and must comply with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage requirements, DBE participation goals, and the Build America/Buy America Act. Bidders must submit sealed unit‑price bids, a minimum 5 % bid bond, and 100 % performance/payment bonds. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will be funded in part by a state loan. The scope includes open‑cut trenching or directional boring, removal/abandonment of existing lead pipe, installation of new water‑service pipe, and restoration of the right‑of‑way. • Approx. 400 service‑line replacements (public and private side) • Unit‑price bidding; each line priced separately • Must meet prevailing‑wage, DBE, and Buy‑America requirements • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting 9/29/2026 (Rockford Water Division) • Bid deadline 10/26/2026, 11:00 AM • Project duration estimated at ~120 working days • Funding includes an Illinois EPA loan; contractor must provide 5 % bid bond and 100 % performance/payment bonds.