This contract governs the rehabilitation of a municipal sanitary‑sewer collection system across multiple streets in Rockford, Illinois. The scope includes extensive pipe replacement, manhole reconstruction, pavement removal and restoration, excavation, de‑watering, erosion‑control, traffic‑control, and related civil‑construction activities. The work must be completed by October 31 2022, with a $300 per day liquidated‑damage clause for missed deadlines. FRSA requires extensive insurance, bonding, prevailing‑wage compliance, and adherence to numerous state statutes (e.g., Public Acts 100‑1177, 96‑1416). The award was made to N‑Trak Group, LLC, a regional contractor experienced in utility excavation and sewer‑repair work. Key points for prospective bidders:
• Comprehensive sewer‑line and manhole repair (LS pricing) across dozens of map‑identified locations.
• Strict insurance, bonding, and indemnity requirements; 100 % performance bond, multiple liability policies, and a $300/day liquidated‑damage penalty.
• All costs for notification, access, traffic‑control, and testing are absorbed in the lump‑sum bid; no separate pay‑items.