Opportunity
City of Elgin Ionwave #Bid 26-021 Addendum 2
City of Elgin 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program Bid
Posted
June 05, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
Bid 26-021 Addendum 2
NAICS
237110
The City of Elgin, Illinois is seeking bids for its 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program, targeting approximately 350 properties citywide. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Purchasing Department (Kane County, Illinois) - OEMs and Vendors: - Tyler Pipe (Tyler 6500 water service b-box specified) - Products and Services Requested: - Hydro-excavation services at water service b-boxes and mains (approx. 350 locations) - Potholing existing water service lines at: - Grass areas (330 units) - Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) driveways (5 units) - Portland cement concrete (PCC) areas (15 units) - Main water service (10 units) - Cold patching for restoration (25 square yards, 3-inch thickness) - Replacement water service b-boxes (Tyler 6500, 25 units) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tyler 6500 model specified for replacement b-boxes - Contractor responsible for utility locates, spoils management, traffic control, and restoration - Compliance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance, and Elgin Residency Requirements - 5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds required - Liquidated damages of $1,425 per day for delays beyond completion dates - Extensive documentation required (insurance, affirmative action, references) - Restoration requirements vary by location (grass, HMA, PCC) - B-box installation labor included in potholing pay items; City may install in grass areas - All work must comply with city ordinances and state laws.
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 provide a Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price, pay prevailing wages, and comply with the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance and Residency Requirements. Bids are due by June 25, 2026, with an optional pre-bid meeting held on June 16, 2026, via Zoom.