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 the installation of approximately 8,200 feet of 8-inch water main, approximately 230 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. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a satisfactory contract bond to the City of Elgin by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Illinois covering the full amount of the contract. An original bid bond (in the amount of 5% of the original bid amount) must be delivered to the City of Elgin Purchasing Department, 150 Dexter Court no later than 12:00 PM on April 23, 2026, which sum shall be forfeited in case 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 by the City. The bidder shall submit, if requested by the City, a list of qualified references for projects of similar size and scope of this project. Proposals withdrawn may not be resubmitted at the same letting. Each bidder shall 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 the bidding process or bidding software can be directed to Nick Etminan, Purchasing Officer at (847) 931-5606 or nickon.etminan@elginil.gov no later than April 20th, 2026, at 4:00 pm.