City of Elgin Ionwave #Bid 26-004 (Year 5 Contract A)

Elgin, IL Year 5 Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Contract A

This opportunity involves the City of Elgin, Illinois seeking bids for its Year 5 Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Contract A. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Illinois - Purchasing Department and City Manager's Office - Products and Materials Requested: - Approximately 8,200 feet of 8-inch water main (Class 52, with polyethylene wrap) - Replacement of about 230 lead service lines from main to meter - Point-of-use water filters and cartridges (273 units) - Various gate valves (4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch), fire hydrant assemblies, tapping saddles (4"–12"), repair sleeves (4"–12"), mechanical joint fittings (8,335 units) - Water service pipes (Type L, 3/4" and 1"), foundation material, detectable warning panels, pavement markings, and restoration materials - Services Requested: - Home assessments for lead service line replacement (256 total) - Tree root pruning and removals, asbestos abatement, potholing, structure and water service abandonment - Water service connections and installations (Type K, 1"–2", over 10,000 units combined) - Internal plumbing replacement, grounding, RPZ valve repair, sanitary sewer service repair - Sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway removal and replacement; asphalt and concrete pavement patching - Dust control, restoration (seeding/blanketing), soil waste disposal, traffic control, exploratory excavation, and connections to/disconnections from existing water mains - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and Illinois Works Jobs Program Act (Apprenticeship Initiative) - Subject to Build America, Buy America Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and DBE participation - Subcontracting opportunities must be advertised at least 16 days prior to bid opening - Affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and responsible bidder ordinance compliance - Satisfactory contract bond and insurance required - Project is partially funded by an Illinois EPA loan and subject to federal/state regulations - Liquidated damages for delays ($1,425/day) - Locations: - Work performed throughout the City of Elgin, with primary delivery and coordination at the City of Elgin Public Works Department, 1900 Holmes Road, Elgin, IL 60123 - City administrative offices at 150 Dexter Ct., Elgin, IL 60120 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose equivalent products meeting specifications - Estimated Contract Value: - Not specified, but likely in the multi-million dollar range based on scope and prior years - Potential Competitors: - Major waterworks and utility contractors, pipe and valve manufacturers, and construction firms specializing in municipal infrastructure

Description

The City of Elgin, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for the Year 5 Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Contract A. The project involves installing approximately 8,200 feet of 8-inch water main and replacing about 230 lead service lines from the water main to the interior water meter, along with all related work and materials throughout the City of Elgin. Bidders must submit an original bid bond of 5% of the bid amount and comply with labor standards including prevailing wage and apprenticeship initiatives. The contract is expected to be partially funded by an Illinois EPA loan and is subject to various federal and state regulations including the Build America, Buy America Act.

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