City of Elgin Ionwave #Bid 26-021

City of Elgin 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program Solicitation

The City of Elgin, Illinois is seeking bids for its 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Illinois, Purchasing Department - Project managed by the City Manager and Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Hydro-excavation (potholing) at approximately 350 water service b-boxes and water mains across the city - Includes potholing in various locations: - 330 units in grass areas - 5 units in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) driveways - 15 units in Portland cement concrete (PCC) areas - 10 units at water mains - Cold patching (25 units) for temporary restoration - Installation of 25 new water service b-boxes as needed - Products/Services Requested: - Hydro-excavation services for water service lines - Cold patching materials - Water service b-boxes (replacement units) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and local ordinances - Performance and payment bonds required (100% of contract value) - Liquidated damages of $1,425 per day for late completion - Affirmative action, equal employment, and insurance compliance - Preference for local businesses under certain conditions - Contractor must demonstrate financial and technical capability - No specific OEMs or named vendors are required; open to all qualified contractors - Project completion required by specified dates, with strict penalties for delays

Description

The City of Elgin, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program. The work involves hydro-excavation at the water service b-box of approximately 350 properties throughout the City, including all appurtenant work and materials necessary to complete the project. Bidders must submit an original bid bond of 5% of the bid amount and comply with labor standards including prevailing wage requirements. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price and comply with the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance and Elgin Residency Requirements.

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