Opportunity
City of Elgin Ionwave #26-006 Addendum 1
City of Elgin, IL – Year 5 Lead Service Line Replacement Program (Contract C)
Posted
February 13, 2026
Respond By
April 01, 2026
Identifier
26-006 Addendum 1
NAICS
237110, 237990, 562910
The City of Elgin, Illinois is seeking bids for its Year 5 Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Contract C, focused on replacing lead water service lines throughout the city. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Illinois (Purchasing Department and City Manager's Office) - Scope of Work: - Replacement of approximately 359 lead service lines from water main to interior water meter - Includes all necessary appurtenant work and materials - Home assessments (422 units) - Point-of-use water filters and cartridges (633 units) - Tree root pruning and removal, replacement tree planting - Asbestos abatement (if encountered) - Potholing, structure and water service abandonment - Water service connections at B-Box and main (various sizes) - Tapping saddles and repair sleeves (6", 8", 10") - Water service installation (Type K and Type L, various sizes and lengths) - Internal plumbing replacement, grounding, RPZ valve repair - Sanitary sewer service repair - Sidewalk, pavement, and driveway removal and replacement (concrete and asphalt) - Cold patch, temporary patch, soil waste disposal - Traffic control, dust control, and restoration (seed and blanket) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and Davis-Bacon Act - Participation in the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act (Apprenticeship Initiative) - Adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for general contractors - Bid bonds, insurance, and affirmative action documentation required - Project is partially funded by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) loan - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors meeting all requirements.
Description
The City of Elgin, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for the Year 5 Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Contract C. The project involves approximately 359 lead service line replacements from the water main to the interior water meter, including all necessary appurtenant work and materials throughout the City of Elgin. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage laws, apprenticeship initiatives, and federal Build America, Buy America Act requirements. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and bid bonds and various certifications are required.