LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PHASE 11E

The City of Rockford’s Finance Department (Central Services Division) is soliciting bids for Phase 11E of its Lead Service Line Replacement program, a water‑infrastructure project that will replace aging lead service lines throughout the municipality. The bid package (including required forms, bond, affidavits, and an IDOT apprenticeship form) is available online, and an addendum (dated 10/06/2026) clarifies that a mandatory pre‑bid meeting was held and provides DBE advertising guidance. No construction start date is set; the city expects a Notice to Proceed by early spring 2027 after securing IEPA loan approvals. Bidders must submit by 11:00 AM on 10/26/2026. • Bid No.: 926‑W‑084 – Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 11E • Category: Water Department (lead‑service‑line replacement) • Publication: 09/09/2026; Closing: 10/26/2026 11:00 AM • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (date not disclosed) – attendance required • Required attachments: IDOT apprenticeship form, bid bond, city affidavits, IDOT affidavit of availability, etc. • DBE advertising can be combined into a single notice referencing IEPA loan numbers. • Construction start anticipated early 2027 pending loan approval. • Contact: Central Services Division, Phone (779) 348‑7164.