City of Elgin Ionwave #Bid 26-003 Addendum 1

City of Elgin 2026 Water Main Improvements Solicitation

The City of Elgin, Illinois is seeking bids for its 2026 Water Main Improvements project, which involves major upgrades to the municipal water infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Illinois (Purchasing Department, City Manager, General Services Manager) - Scope of Work: - Installation of approximately 11,720 feet of 8-inch and 495 feet of 12-inch ductile iron water main (zinc coated, with polyethylene wrap) - Water service connections (135 at 1", 8 at 2") and installations (5,000 feet of 1" Type K, 280 feet of 2" Type K) - Valve vaults, gate valves (33 at 8", 2 at 6", 2 at 12"), fire hydrant assemblies (24 standard, 12 special 6.5' bury, 2 special 7' bury) - Storm and sanitary sewer removal and replacement, culvert work (various HDPE and RCP sizes), pavement and sidewalk removal and replacement, driveway work, brick paver removal/reinstallation, grading, restoration, and traffic control - Specialized items include Ford FC202-xxx-TAP-U100 tapping saddles for water main connections - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting, 5% bid bond, performance and payment bonds (100% of contract value) - Compliance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, certified payrolls, Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance, and Elgin Residency Requirements - References for similar projects and demonstration of financial/technical capability required - Substantial completion of the first area by a specified date, full completion later; liquidated damages for delays - All open trenches must be patched before seasonal HMA plant closures; special provisions for McLean Blvd - Lead service line replacements included - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs for pipe or hydrants are named; Ford is referenced for tapping saddles (Ford FC202-xxx-TAP-U100) - Engineering Enterprises, Inc. is the design engineer - All materials must meet bid specifications; bidders must demonstrate experience and capacity.

Description

The City of Elgin, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Water Main Improvements project. The work involves installing approximately 11,720 feet of 8-inch water main and 495 feet of 12-inch water main, along with all necessary appurtenant work and materials throughout the city. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and comply with labor standards, prevailing wage requirements, and the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and comply with all contract specifications.

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