McHenry County Government Center Trench Drain Replacement

This contract involves the replacement of a deteriorated concrete trench‑drain system at the McHenry County Government Center in Woodstock, Illinois. The work consists of saw‑cutting the existing concrete, removing and preserving existing grates, installing new concrete with a 4000 psi mix, placing epoxy‑coated rebar and WATERSTOP‑RX expanding joints, applying a winter‑guard concrete sealer, and reinstalling the saved grates. The project is phased to maintain at least half of the loading dock’s accessibility during construction, with strict traffic and parking restrictions. Bids were submitted electronically, with a closing deadline of 9:00 AM CST on 30 April 2024, and the bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams at 1:00 PM CST. The award went to Carmichael Construction. • Scope: Concrete trench‑drain replacement (north section mandatory, south section optional alternate). • Technical requirements: 6.5‑bag 4000 psi concrete, #5 epoxy‑coated rebar, WATERSTOP‑RX joint, V‑Seal 102 sealer. • Procurement: Full open competition, electronic submission, bid bond = 10 % of total bid, 120‑day bid validity, required certifications, references, and W‑9.