city of rockford 826-w-077 lead service line replacement phase 11B.pdf

This is a bid solicitation document from the City of Rockford, Illinois for Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 11B. The project encompasses approximately 400 residential properties requiring water service line replacement through either open-cut trenching operations or directional boring methods. Upon successful connection of newly installed pipe, existing service lines are to be abandoned in place. Bids are due October 19, 2026, with pricing submitted on a per-completed-service basis, allowing the City to evaluate costs on a unit rate foundation for each individual service line replacement.

The solicitation establishes pricing terms requiring bidders to submit a single price per completed service, enabling consistent cost evaluation across all 400 replacements. The project represents a significant water infrastructure improvement initiative focused on eliminating lead service lines from residential properties in Rockford. No incumbent contractor information, set-asides, or specific funding source details are provided in the available documentation. The work scope allows flexibility in execution methodology, permitting contractors to propose either traditional trenching approaches or more modern directional boring techniques based on site-specific conditions and contractor capabilities.