This contract is an Invitation‑to‑Bid issued by the Rock River Water Reclamation District for the procurement of gray‑iron, self‑sealing, non‑rocking manhole frames, lids, and adjusting rings to be used in the district’s wastewater treatment facilities. The award went to Neenah Foundry for a total contract value of $97,100, covering quantity‑specific items such as 350 frames & lids (Neenah R‑1670), 150 lids (R‑1670), 20 low‑profile frames & lids (R‑1647‑A), 50 adjusting rings (R‑1979‑0042), and various riser casings and lids. Delivery is FOB destination to the district’s plant at 4850 Torque Drive, Loves Park, IL, with delivery windows Monday‑Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The solicitation required no bid bond, no performance bond, and the district is tax‑exempt, so bidders must exclude Federal Excise Tax and Illinois Retailers’ Occupational Tax. The contract includes a two‑year warranty, specific insurance requirements, and compliance with Illinois Human Rights and other federal regulations.
• Supplies and installs a defined inventory of manhole frames, lids, and rings (total 645 units).
• Awarded to Neenah Foundry for $97,100; competing bid from HD Supply was $103,430.
• No bonds required; contract governed by full and open competition with standard warranty and insurance clauses.