McHenry County Correctional Center Water Softener System Replacement

This contract calls for the complete replacement of the existing water‑softener system at the McHenry County Correctional Center, including demolition of the old equipment, disposal of resin and brine tanks, installation of a new system, associated plumbing modifications, programming, testing, and one‑year warranty on both installation and equipment. The project requires a mandatory on‑site visit (July 21‑25, 2025), adherence to a defined overnight water‑shutdown window (8 PM–6 AM), and submission of a lump‑sum, all‑inclusive bid by August 11, 2025. The County emphasizes compliance with Illinois labor laws, background checks for all labor, and performance/payment bond requirements for bids over $50,000. • Scope: design‑build water‑softener system, removal of existing units, new copper piping, replacement of a 3‑inch butterfly valve, and staff training. • Schedule: solicitation posted July 16, 2025; mandatory site visit July 21‑25; questions due July 29; final submission August 11. • Evaluation: 40 points for technical approach, 50 points for cost, 10 points for experience/licenses.