Opportunity
City of Chicago #67221,5
Sediment Force Main Improvements Construction at Jardine Water Purification Plant
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
67221,5
NAICS
237110, 237990
This opportunity from the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management seeks construction services for sediment force main improvements at the Jardine Water Purification Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Chicago Department of Water Management, Contracts Section - Scope of Work: - Rehabilitation of an 18-inch ductile iron sediment force main using close-fit HDPE liner - Installation of a new permanent 16-inch HDPE bypass pipeline and pump - Emergency bypass system with filtration - Open-cut and horizontal directional drilling installations - Sliplining, valve and vault replacements - Restoration of sidewalks, pavements, and landscaping - Products/Services Requested: - Multiple construction line items including pipe installation, sliplining, valve/vault replacement, bypass system, pump installation, and site restoration - Allowance items for hazardous soil removal, sewer structure replacement, tree removal, and supplemental operation of bypass system - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; HDPE and ductile iron pipe manufacturers are relevant - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act and American Iron and Steel Requirements - Detailed phasing, safety, environmental, and quality control provisions - Coordination with Department of Water Management for scheduling - Emergency bypass system must be operational before force main is taken out of service - Permanent bypass system must be installed and operational prior to rehabilitation - Rehabilitated force main must be returned to service by September 1 following rehabilitation - Allowance for hazardous soil removal up to $250,000 - Restoration of ADA ramps, pavement markings, and landscaping - Participation Goals: - 9.2% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) - 1.4% Women Business Enterprises (WBE) - 0% Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) - Pre-bid conference and site visit required, with pre-registration - Federally funded project; open to all qualified bidders
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of sediment force main improvements at the Jardine Water Purification Plant. The project is managed by the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management and is federally funded. The solicitation is active with a bid submission deadline of September 22, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at the Jardine Water Purification Plant in Chicago, IL. The procurement requires a 5% bid deposit and a 100% performance bond of the total base bid, with specific contract goals for minority and women business enterprises.