Site work for a mixed-use development in Downers Grove, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a residential development.

furnish the goods and/or services identified in the specifications document. or The Village of Downers Grove is accepting proposals from qualified firms to furnish the goods and/or services identified in the specifications document. This project shall consist of the replacement and testing of approximately 475 residential water meters from 5/8" to 1" that conforms to the latest AWWA meter testing guidelines The Village of Downers Grove seeks the professional services of an Illinois licensed plumbing contractor to perform water meter exchanges and water meter testing that conforms to the latest AWWA meter testing guidelines as outlined in thisscope of work. The prospective contractor must have particular expertise in changing out residential water meters and testing water meters to AWWA standards. Please provide examples of at least three (3) projects of a similarscope that have been completed in the last ten (10) years. The Village of Downers Grove needsto test approximately 475 water meters (3% of all residential water meters) to understand the accuracy of current residential water meters and the expected remaining useful life. New meter installations and testing of the approximately 475 water meters shall be completed prior to November 30, 2025. The Village will provide all water meters, register heads, and ACLARA meter transmitting units (MTUs) with wiring and connectors. Water meter couplings will be provided if needed, but it is anticipated that in most instances the existing couplings can be reused. The contractor shall supply all labor and other materials needed and used in a typical meter exchange; i.e. pipe tape, washers or gaskets, wire seals, fittings, staples, mounting screws, tapcons, or anchors (concrete or other) for mounting hardware as needed and/or applicable. The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act applies to all work concerning the maintenance and/or replacement of meters. A list of the approximately 475 water metersthat require replacement and testing will be transmitted to the contractor in an excel file. Meters will be tested and replaced based on criteria determined by the Village. Prior to commencement of work the contractor will mail a form letter approved by the Village to all water users scheduled to have their water meter tested. The contractor will mail additional notices as needed following a review of water users that have not scheduled an appointment. A minimum of ten (10) working days will be observed between mailings. These mailings will continue until all water users are scheduled to have their water meter tested. The cost of the mailingsshould be included in the cost of the meter replacement and testing unit prices on the schedule of prices form attached. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to schedule and monitor all appointments. If, for any reason, a new water meter cannot be installed, the contractor must immediately notify the Water Manager, and he will make a decision on the appropriate solution. All manpower, tools, equipment, vehicles, testing apparatus and plumbing supplies will be furnished and maintained by the contractor. The Village willsupply all new water meters. The contractor will be responsible for testing and reporting on the test accuracy. The contractor must have appropriate identification or signage for all employees and vehicles. Additional signage or IDs may be required by the Village of Downers Grove to show that the contractor is working for the Village. All Prospective Bidders/respondents Are Hereby Cautioned Not to Contact Any Member of the Village of Downers Grove Staff or Officials Other Than the Specified Contact Person. The Village Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids/proposals, to waive technicalities and to accept or reject any item of any bid/proposal.