2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-139
- State
- Illinois
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Tony Sperkowski asperkowski@wheaton.il.us (630) 260-2000
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Wheaton, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for a 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Program covering approximately 50 public-side lead service line replacements under ITB #26-139, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. The Prevailing Wage Act applies. The City encourages DBE participation and requires contractors to make good faith efforts to contract with minority-owned businesses (11%), women-owned businesses (7%), and businesses owned by persons with disabilities (2%) for a combined total of 20% of contract work.
The scope includes replacement of public lead service lines between the existing water main and B-box in the parkway, plus restoration of sidewalks, driveways, roadway patching, and sodding across specified locations on Arbor Avenue, Aurora Way, Lyford Lane, and Sunset Road, with service lengths ranging from 5 to 53 feet. All work must be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' continuous experience and successful completion of at least five lead service line replacements and restorations within the last three years.
The project is anticipated to start August 15, 2026 with substantial completion by December 31, 2026. The contract term is one year from the date of award and acceptance. A one-year warranty period applies from completion and acceptance, with contractors required to provide a maintenance bond equal to 10% of the final contract amount.
Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond, certificates of insurance, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Detailed utilization plans for DBE participation must be signed under penalty of perjury and notarized. The City provides permits for work on City and private property but contractors bear all DuPage County permit fees and plumbing inspection costs. Written questions were due July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Unit pricing must include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals; no separate payments are made for trench backfill, temporary access maintenance, or initial sodding and watering.
Opportunity text
The City has a multi-year full LSLR program. The 2026 LSLR program consists of a total of approximately 50 publicside lead service line replacements. Work includes replacement of Public Lead Service Lines between the existing water main and the B-box in the parkway The project includes restoration of outside areas such as sidewalks, driveways, roadway patching and sodding which is described in the attached specifications. The work to be done under this contract includes but is not limited to; the providing of all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, services, incidentals, and related items necessary to complete the work in accordance with this specification and scope of work. All work is to be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, and codes; and in accordance with the detailed Specifications included herein.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| city of wheaton 2026 lead service line replacement program.pdf |
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