Opportunity
Rockford Civicplus #826-W-079
Rockford Water Division Contractual Services for Water System Operations and Repairs
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
826-W-079
NAICS
237110
The City of Rockford Water Division is seeking bids for comprehensive water system contractual services. - Government Buyer: - City of Rockford, Illinois - Water Division (Central Services Division) - Products Requested: - Insertion valves for water mains (sizes: 6", 8", 12", 16", 24") - Line stops for water mains (sizes: 6", 8", 12", 16", 24") - Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) and CA-7 aggregate - Services Requested: - Mobilization and demobilization - Hourly labor for laborers, foremen, operators - Equipment hourly rates: trash pumps, skid loaders, compactors, trucks, trench boxes, excavators (100 & 200 series), saw cutting - Hourly flagger services - Vactor services (large and small units, including labor and disposal) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and safety laws - Mandatory apprenticeship participation and Illinois Preference Act - Proper licensing required - Six-month probation period for awarded contractors - Bidders must provide fixed hourly rates for labor and equipment, and markup on materials not to exceed 10% - Contract Details: - Initial contract runs through December 31, 2027, with up to four one-year extensions - Awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose products from any manufacturer meeting specifications.
Description
This solicitation is for contractual services related to the water system in the Water Department of the City of Rockford, Illinois. The bid is currently open and seeks vendors to provide services under the specified bid number. The deadline for bid submission is September 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by September 14, 2026, and answers will be provided via addendum on September 16, 2026.