Opportunity

Rockford Civicplus #826-PW-081

Harrison Avenue Bridge Cleaning, Painting, and Lead Paint Containment Project

Posted

August 28, 2026

Respond By

September 18, 2026

Identifier

826-PW-081

NAICS

237310, 238320, 237990

The City of Rockford Public Works Department is seeking bids for the cleaning and painting of the Harrison Avenue Bridge over the Rock River in Winnebago County, Illinois. - Project Scope: - Cleaning and painting all structural steel components of the bridge - Containment, collection, and disposal of lead paint residues in compliance with environmental regulations - Mobilization and preparatory work for the project - Traffic control and protection measures to maintain at least one lane of traffic in each direction - Two-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for cleaning and painting - Requirements: - Contractors must comply with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards, including SSPC QP1 and QP2 certifications for cleaning and painting steel structures - Strict adherence to safety, quality control, and environmental protection standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified contractors meeting certification and compliance requirements - Key forms required include IDOT Apprenticeship Form, Bid Bond, and Prevailing Wage Act Notice - The project will begin after prior rehabilitation work and must be completed within a defined period, with options for daily or semi-permanent lane closures

Description

This project involves painting the Harrison Avenue Bridge as part of the Public Works Department's maintenance activities. The work includes cleaning and painting structural steel components of the bridge, with specific requirements for lead paint containment and disposal. The contractor must maintain at least one lane in each direction during work and has options for lane closures. The project requires compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation standards and certifications.

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