City of Elgin Ionwave #Bid 26-021 Addendum 1

City of Elgin 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program – Hydro-Excavation and Tyler 6500 B-Box Supply

The City of Elgin, Illinois is seeking bids for its 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program, which involves hydro-excavating and verifying water service lines at approximately 350 properties citywide. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Illinois (Purchasing Department; Kane County) - Scope of Work: - Hydro-excavation (potholing) at water service b-boxes and mains to verify service line materials - Locations include grass areas, hot-mix asphalt (HMA) driveways, Portland cement concrete (PCC) sidewalks/driveways, and at the water main - Temporary cold patching and restoration of disturbed areas - Provision and installation of new water service b-boxes (Tyler 6500, 30T and 39B) when existing cannot be reused - Contractor responsible for utility locates, spoils management, traffic control, and compliance with prevailing wage and local ordinances - Products/Quantities: - Pothole at b-box (grass): 330–350 units - Pothole at b-box (HMA driveway): 5–350 units - Pothole at b-box (PCC): 15–350 units - Pothole at main: 10–350 units - Cold patch (3"): 25 sq yd/units - Water service b-box (Tyler 6500, 30T and 39B): 25 units (with possible extensions) - OEMs and Vendors: - Tyler Pipe (Tyler 6500 two-piece cast iron service boxes specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Hydro-excavation only (mechanical excavation not permitted unless approved) - Strict restoration standards for pavement and grass - Compliance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance, and Elgin Residency Requirements - Performance and payment bonds required for 100% of contract value - Liquidated damages of $1,425 per day for late completion - City provides b-box extensions for deep services - No other specific OEMs named; b-boxes must match Tyler 6500 specifications

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. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price, pay prevailing wages, and comply with the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance and Elgin Residency Requirements. Bids are due by June 25, 2026, and an optional pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom on June 16, 2026.

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