City-Wide Pavement Markings Thermo 2026

The City of Rockford, Illinois Finance Department Central Services Division is requesting bids on city-wide pavement marking removal and installation, including roadway striping, pedestrian crossings, and bike lane striping for various streets within Rockford, with bids due July 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. under Bid No. 526-PW-045. A local business adjustment of up to five percent (maximum $20,000) is available to qualifying bidders with established places of business in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, or Stephenson County who meet minimum sales tax and employee residency requirements.

The scope encompasses pavement marking removal and installation across multiple street locations in Rockford. The awarded vendor must begin work within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and complete the project by October 2, 2026. Pricing may be submitted on a lump sum or per-item basis as the full, delivered cost with no additions. The City reserves the right to award on a per-item basis and generally awards to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Contractors must meet IDOT prequalification, comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements, and file certified payroll monthly with the Illinois Department of Labor. The contract is subject to the Illinois Preference Act. Performance and payment bonds are required, as are apprenticeship participation for contracts exceeding $50,000. Bidders must carry commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence and comply with the City's Stormwater Management Ordinance and Illinois EPA General Construction Permit requirements. A bid bond equal to not less than five percent of the bid amount is required; bid deposits from the two lowest firms are retained until contract award.

Questions are due June 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with answers posted as addenda by June 26. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Sealed bids must be submitted to City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104, Attention: Central Services Manager, 4th Floor; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted.