2019-2020 Service Lateral Lining

The Rock River Water Reclamation District (RRWRD) in Rockford, Illinois issued a competitive solicitation (ID 19‑416) to replace 210 existing 6‑in. sanitary service laterals using Cured‑In‑Place Pipe (CIPP) technology, clean and video‑inspect each lateral, and perform five minor reinstatement modifications. The work is confined to public right‑of‑way and easements; no roadway excavation is required. Vendors were required to meet ASTM F‑1216, D‑790, and D‑2990 standards, provide two‑year warranties, and submit extensive insurance, bonding, and prevailing‑wage documentation. The bid opening occurred on 15 August 2019, and the contract was ultimately awarded to Performance Pipelining, Inc. The project budget was estimated between $641 k and $706 k, with unit prices around $2,800‑$2,850 per lateral for CIPP reconstruction and $250 per lateral for cleaning/TV inspection. Key contractual obligations include strict deadlines (final video inspection by 30 April 2020), liquidated damages of $300 per day, and a 2‑year warranty/insurance period. • Scope: 210 CIPP‑lined service laterals, cleaning/TV inspection, 5 reinstatement modifications. • Technical: ASTM‑compliant CIPP, 3 mm minimum liner thickness, flexural strength ≥ 4,500 psi, video documentation on SSD. • Financial: Estimated total $641‑$706 k; unit‑price pricing; bid bond 5 % of total.