Opportunity
Rockford Civicplus #BID NO. 826-PW-081
Cleaning and Painting of Harrison Avenue Bridge – City of Rockford Solicitation
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
BID NO. 826-PW-081
NAICS
238320, 237310, 238190
This opportunity from the City of Rockford Public Works Department seeks qualified contractors for cleaning and painting the Harrison Avenue Bridge over the Rock River. - Government Buyer: - City of Rockford Public Works Department - Finance Department, Central Services Division - Scope of Work: - Cleaning and painting structural steel components of the Harrison Avenue Bridge - Surface preparation, application of protective coatings, and caulking - Containment, collection, and disposal of lead paint residues - Traffic control and protection during operations - Mobilization and preparatory work - Two-year warranty for cleaning and painting workmanship - Requirements: - Compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards and environmental regulations - Contractors must hold SSPC QP1 and QP2 certifications for steel structure cleaning and painting - Emphasis on quality control, safety, and environmental protection - Products/Services Requested: - Cleaning and Painting Steel Bridge (1 unit) - Mobilization (1 unit) - Bridge Cleaning and Painting Warranty (1 unit) - Traffic Control and Protection, Special (1 unit) - Containment and Disposal of Lead Paint Cleaning Residues (1 unit) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to certified contractors specializing in bridge painting and hazardous material handling.
Description
This solicitation is for the cleaning and painting of the Harrison Avenue Bridge over the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois. The project includes surface preparation and application of protective coatings to structural steel components of the bridge. Special provisions address lead paint containment and disposal, traffic control, and compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation standards. The work requires certified contractors with SSPC QP1 and QP2 certifications and adherence to specified cleaning and painting standards.