Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Cahokia, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The project consists of converting six (6) existing sewage eductor lift stations and two (2) existing suction lift stations to submersible duplex lift stations, along with the rehabilitation of eight (8) existing submersible duplex lift stations. The work includes removal and replacement of lift station pumps, control panels, valves, pressure gauges, guide bars, float switches, lift cables, disconnect switches, power & alarm cables, discharge pipe, force main, wetwell lids, valve vaults, access hatches, and fencing, together with restoration of all disturbed surfaces and all other incidental work required to complete the project. Project Signs: Project signs shall be furnished and installed at each lift station rehabilitation location. The project signs shall be 24" vertical by 36" horizontal mounted on two metal T-posts. The signs shall be in color and read as attached at the end of this section. The sign locations shall be coordinated with the Architect/Engineer. All work shall be constructed under the provisions of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridges Construction prepared by the Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois, adopted January 1, 2022, and the Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois, July 2009, Sixth Edition. The only exception to these standards, are all references to measurement and payment. All proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier's check for not less than five percent of the amount of the bid. The federal prevailing rate of wages (Davis Bacon Act) shall be paid throughout the scope of the project. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal for this project is fifteen percent (15%) of the awarded amount. Bidders will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246 as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. The OWNER reserves the right to waive technicalities or to reject any or all proposals. Latest Time to Submit Request for Interpretation: September 26.2024. All requests for interpretations shall be in writing via mail or e-mail to tsudholt@hurstrosche.com and must be received seven (7) days prior to date fixed for opening of bids in order to be given consideration. All requests for interpretations shall be in writing via mail or e-mail to tsudholthurst-rosche.com and must be received seven (7) days prior to date fixed for opening of bids in order to be given consideration. All questions must be submitted on the "Request for Interpretation Pre-Bid Question and Comment Form" included at the end of this section, and questions not submitted in accordance with this form and specified time frame will not be accepted. Any and all interpretations and supplemental instructions will be made by addendum to the Drawings and Specifications and forwarded to all bidders either by certified mail or fax transmittal. All responses by the Owner or Architect/Engineer must be in writing to be binding. All bidders are required to return the signature page of the addendum signed to the Architect/Engineer within 24 hours after receipt. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretations shall not relieve such bidder from an obligation under the bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. Performance and Payment bond Required. Time of Substantial completion for the project shall not be later than 360 consecutive calendar days.