1315747A: jardine water purification plant sediment force main improvements

The City of Chicago Department of Water Management is soliciting competitive bids for rehabilitation of the Jardine Water Purification Plant Sediment Force Main (Specification Number 1315747A, DWM Project No. 18-302), with bids due July 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the plant site, followed by an on-site visit. The project carries federal Build America, Buy America and American Iron and Steel Requirements compliance mandates, a central capability and sourcing filter.

The scope involves close-fit HDPE liner insertion of the existing 18-inch diameter ductile iron sediment force main (3,500 linear feet), installation of new 18-inch ductile iron force main segments, construction of a permanent 16-inch HDPE bypass pipeline, installation of a new permanent bypass pump system within the plant building, and associated surface restoration including concrete sidewalk and pavement removal and replacement, topsoil seeding, and temporary erosion control. Work is organized across 28 line items. The contractor must operate during normal daytime hours only within the functioning 24/7 treatment facility, furnish and maintain a fully equipped Commissioner's Field Office of at least 600 square feet throughout the contract period, and obtain all necessary permits including IEPA, Department of Underground Coordination, Chicago Park District, and NPDES discharge permits.

The project has contract-specific participation goals of 9.2% MBE and 1.4% WBE. A 5% bid deposit and 100% performance bond are required. The project completion need-by date is June 4, 2027. The work is funded through federal dollars via the USEPA Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Questions are due June 10, 2026. Pre-registration for the pre-bid conference closes April 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid submission occurs via the City's eProcurement portal.