Opportunity
Rockford Civic Plus #BID NO. 826-PW-081
Rockford seeks bids for Harrison Avenue Bridge cleaning, painting, and lead paint disposal
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
BID NO. 826-PW-081
NAICS
238320, 237310, 237990
The City of Rockford Public Works Department is seeking bids for the Harrison Avenue Bridge Painting project in Winnebago County, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - City of Rockford Public Works Department, Finance Department, Central Services Division - Scope of Work: - Cleaning and painting all structural steel components of the Harrison Avenue Bridge over the Rock River - Special attention to areas containing lead paint, requiring containment, collection, temporary storage, transportation, and disposal of lead paint residues - Surface preparation standards include Near White Blast Cleaning (SSPC-SP10) for interior steel and Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning (SSPC-SP15) for exterior surfaces and bottom flanges - Final finish coat colors specified: Gray (Munsell No 5B 7/1) for interior steel, Blue (Munsell No. 10B 3/6) for exterior and bottom flange - Mobilization, traffic control and protection, and a two-year warranty for cleaning and painting work - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation standards and environmental regulations - Contractors must have SSPC QP1 and QP2 certifications for quality and environmental protection - Emphasis on quality control, safety, and environmental protection - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Key line items include cleaning and painting, mobilization, warranty, traffic control, and lead paint residue disposal
Description
The project involves painting the Harrison Avenue Bridge as part of the Public Works Department's maintenance activities. The solicitation is open for bids with a closing date of September 18, 2026. Bidders are advised to review the attached documents for detailed specifications and submit their bids by the specified closing date. The project is managed by the City of Rockford's Public Works Department in Illinois.