Notice to Bidders: 2022 Sewer Cleaning & Lining Program

Bid Number: 22-048

Bids will be received online at https://cityofelgin.ionwave.net/Login.aspx by the Purchasing Department, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, until 10 am, December 6, 2022 for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and Lining Program. All bid bonds are due at 9:00 am on December 6, 2022 in the Purchasing Department at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois 60120.

Project Description: The Project shall consist of cleaning and televising 99,528 feet (sizes 8”-48”, & 44” x 72”), cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) 3,129 feet (sizes 6”-15”), and manhole rehabilitation 150 vertical feet; and all other appurtenant work and materials necessary to complete the project as specified. See location maps. (Tab 4)

All proposals must be accompanied by an original Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier’s Check or a Bank Draft in an amount equal to at least 5 percent of the bid, payable without condition to the City of Elgin, Illinois, which sum shall be forfeited in case the successful bidder fails to enter into a binding contract and provide a properly executed contract surety bond within 15 days after the date the contract is awarded by the City Council.

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. This project must comply with the City of Elgin's Residency and Responsible Bidder's Ordinances. The successful bidder shall pay prevailing wage and shall provide certified payrolls to the City for the duration of the Project.

The bidder shall submit, if requested by the Engineering Division, 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 Proposals withdrawn may not be resubmitted at the same letting.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 this bid package can be directed to Terry Heitkamp (t.heitkamp@trotter-inc.com) of Trotter and Associates, Inc. Questions regarding this procurement process can be directed to Daina DeNye, Purchasing Director at denye_d@cityofelgin.org.