Evanston Township Granicus #26-34-0-2026/cs

Evanston Root Treatment and Sewer Main Televising Services (2026-2028)

The City of Evanston, Illinois is seeking bids for a multi-year root treatment project in its combined sewer system. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Purchasing Office - Contact: Cheryl Stuart - Scope of Work: - Application of foaming herbicide to eliminate root intrusions in approximately 68,000 feet of sewer mains - Annual root treatment and televising of sewer mains by pipe diameter for 2026, 2027, and 2028 - Pipe diameters range from 6" to 48"; quantities specified for each year and diameter - Products/Services Requested: - Sewer line chemical root control for various pipe sizes (6" to 48") - Annual televising of sewer mains - Notable Requirements: - Licensed contractors required - Compliance with local employment programs, apprenticeship training, prevailing wage laws, and safety certifications - 25% M/W/D/EBE participation goal - 5% bid bond and 100% performance/material & labor payment bond - Insurance requirements - Warranty work must be completed within 365 days of application - Preference for Evanston firms if within 5% of lowest bid - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; opportunity is open to all qualified vendors - Estimated contract value is likely in the low to mid six-figure range, depending on unit pricing and quantities

Description

This solicitation is for root treatment services covering the years 2026 to 2028. The work involves the application of a foaming herbicide to kill root intrusions in approximately 68,000 feet of sewer mains throughout the City of Evanston's combined sewer system. The contract period is 1,145 calendar days. Bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by 2:00 P.M. on July 28, 2026, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for 2:15 P.M. on the same day.

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