This contract covers the replacement and rehabilitation of over 80 underground water‑service lines throughout the Rockford, Illinois area. The scope involves installing 6‑inch cast‑iron (CO) pipe sections, adding saddle tees, and reconnecting 4‑inch PVC lines at each listed address. The work is a capital‑project utility upgrade funded by the Four Rivers Water Reclamation District and was competitively bid in early 2024. Northern Illinois Service Company was selected as the low‑bidder with a lump‑sum price of $537,470.
• Scope: 6‑inch CO pipe replacement, saddle‑tee installation, and 4‑inch PVC reconnections at 93 distinct locations.
• Procurement: Full and open competition; four firms submitted bids, with the lowest bid awarded.
• Contract value: Approximately $537 K (firm‑fixed‑price lump‑sum).
• Geography: Rockford and surrounding municipalities in northern Illinois.
• Key dates: Bid opening on 16 Apr 2024; project slated for the 2024‑2025 fiscal period.