Rockford Southeast Trunk – South Branch

This contract involves the design‑build construction of a new 30‑inch sanitary sewer trunk line (approximately 4,000 linear feet) along with associated infrastructure in Rockford, Illinois. The scope includes installation of PVC pipe, steel‑casing, 11 new manholes, trenchless tunneling, dewatering, extensive earthwork, topsoil handling, storm‑sewer removal/replacement, access‑road construction, rip‑rap, geotextile, and comprehensive erosion‑control measures. The District requires compliance with IDOT standards, Illinois Urban Manual, EPA storm‑water plans, and specific railroad right‑of‑way insurance and flagger provisions. The project is funded as a capital improvement (Project #1965) with an estimated contract value near $3.9 million and includes liquidated‑damage penalties of $300 per day for missed interim milestones. • 30‑in. PVC sanitary sewer installation with steel‑casing and carrier pipe. • 11 precast manholes (5‑ft) plus one replacement (6‑ft) with epoxy lining. • Access‑road, aggregate subgrade, rip‑rap, and under‑drain installation. • Topsoil excavation (15,750 CY) and placement (12,000 CY), seeding, mulching, and site restoration. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting attendance, 5 % bid bond, insurance, and railroad flagger coordination required.