Opportunity
Rockford Civicplus #326-PW-034
City of Rockford Seeks Bids for Madison Street Streetscape Stage 2 Reconstruction
March 24, 2026
April 10, 2026
326-PW-034
237310, 237990
The City of Rockford, Illinois is seeking bids for the Madison Street Streetscape Stage 2 project, a major public works initiative to reconstruct Madison Street and upgrade associated infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - City of Rockford, Illinois (Finance Department, Central Services Division) - Scope of Work: - Full reconstruction of Madison Street, including: - Roadway, sidewalks, and multiuse paths - Water main (ductile iron, 6", 8", 12"), water service lines (open-cut and bored/pulled, 1" to 6"), and fire hydrants - Storm and sanitary sewer repairs, manhole and inlet work - Asphalt and concrete pavement, curb and gutter, and ADA-compliant features - Streetscape elements: decorative sign posts, lighting, trees, and site furnishings - Traffic control and protection - Key Quantities: - 3,600 CY earth excavation - 13,400 SY aggregate base (multiple types) - 4,500 tons hot-mix asphalt binder - 3,172 feet of 12" ductile iron water main - 44 new 3" diameter trees - 34,420 SF concrete sidewalk - 107 light poles, 91 LED luminaires (66W), 16 LED luminaires (125W) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act - Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goals for minority and women-owned businesses - Apprenticeship participation goals - Coordination with Commonwealth Edison for utility pole relocation - Railroad protective liability insurance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products such as Neenah manhole frames and Nyloplast drains are referenced by type, not manufacturer - Period of Performance: - Roadway and underground utility work (Lafayette St to Whitman St Bridge) to be completed by October 2026 - Remaining work (Whitman St Bridge to N. Second St) to be completed by October 2027 - Utility pole relocation may affect construction sequencing - Place of Performance: - Madison Street, City of Rockford, Illinois
Description
This solicitation is for a public works project involving the reconstruction of Madison Street. The City of Rockford is seeking bids for this project under Bid Number 326-PW-034. The bid is open and accepting responses until April 10, 2026. Related documents including bid instructions, plans, and bid forms are available for download from the city's website.