Site work for a water / sewer project in Elgin, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The scope of work consists of approximately 359 lead service line replacements from water main to interior water meter, and all other appurtenant work and materials necessary to complete the project throughout the City of Elgin as set forth in the bid documents. Instructions to bidders include: - An original bid bond in the amount of 5% of the original bid amount must be delivered to the City of Elgin Purchasing Department no later than 12:00 PM on April 1, 2026. This sum shall be forfeited if the successful bidder fails to enter into a binding contract and provide a properly executed contract and surety bond within 15 days after the date the contract is awarded. - All bid documents, including a copy of the bid bond, shall be uploaded to the specified electronic bidding portal. - A mandatory pre-bid meeting for all general contractors issuing a bid will be held. - All bidders are required to advertise subcontracting opportunities no less than 16 days prior to the bid opening in accordance with IEPA and City requirements. - The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a satisfactory contract bond covering the full amount of the contract. - All contractors and subcontractors must conform to labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents, pay prevailing wage, and provide certified payrolls to the City for the duration of the project. - The project must comply with the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance and the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act (Apprenticeship Initiative). - The procurement is subject to specific regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, Illinois Works Jobs Program Act, and Build America, Buy America Act requirements. - The procurement is also subject to a policy regarding the increased use of disadvantaged business enterprises and compliance with the President's Executive Order No. 11246. Bidders must undertake specified affirmative efforts at least sixteen (16) days prior to bid opening as detailed in the specifications. - If requested, bidders must submit a list of qualified references for projects of similar size and scope. - Each bidder must satisfy the City as to their ability, financially or otherwise, to carry out the work. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive technicalities and any informality in any bid. Questions regarding this bid package can be directed to Timo Bello, Utilities Superintendent, by email at timo.bello@elginil.gov. Technical questions regarding the scope of work should be addressed to Julie Morrison at Engineering Enterprises, Inc. at jmorrison@eeiweb.com no later than March 29th, 2026, at 4:00 pm.