The County of St. Charles is rebidding a water‑line replacement project in Klondike Park. The contract requires a qualified contractor to remove existing water mains, install new 3‑in. SDR‑21 pipe, provide shut‑offs, thrust blocks, fire‑hydrant replacements, and a five‑year warranty, while complying with prevailing‑wage, insurance, bonding, and environmental requirements. Work must start after 11 Feb 2026 and be finished by 26 Mar 2027, with a 90‑day construction window after award.
• Scope: Excavate, remove, and replace approximately 5,800 ft of water main and associated laterals in a public park.
• Materials: 3‑in. SDR‑21 ductile‑iron pipe, MJ fittings, thrust blocks, shut‑offs every 300 ft, fire hydrants.
• Schedule: Pre‑bid conference 9/10/2026 (mandatory); bid submission 9/17/2026; construction to be completed within 90 days of award, no work on weekends or during special events.
• Requirements: Prevailing‑wage compliance, 5 % retainage, performance and payment bonds (≥ 5 % bid, 100 % for projects ≥ $50 k), workers’ comp & general liability insurance, E‑Verify affidavit, veteran‑friendly policy (optional).
• Deliverables: Detailed construction schedule, monthly progress reports, final as‑built drawings, 5‑year warranty, water chlorination and testing before turnover.
• Site constraints: Limited to weekdays, traffic control, erosion control, tree removal coordination, restoration of disturbed surfaces.