City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 7 - 2026 (Residential)

The City of Rockford is requesting sealed bids for City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 7 - 2026 (Residential), Bid No. 726-PW-063, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. A local business adjustment of up to 5 percent of the contract price or $20,000 (whichever is less) applies to qualified local bidders. Bidders must be prequalified with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation.

The scope includes pavement patching, full-width mill and overlay, curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk work, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, apron repairs, drainage repairs, and structure adjustments at various residential locations throughout Rockford. Work must commence within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed by October 23, 2026.

A 5 percent bid bond is required at submission. Upon award, the successful bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond equal to the full contract amount within fourteen calendar days. All bids remain firm for sixty calendar days following opening.

The project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, Illinois Preference Act, and apprenticeship requirements for contracts exceeding $50,000. Vendors must maintain workers' compensation and liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and comply with the City's Stormwater Management Ordinance and substance abuse prevention requirements. Equal employment opportunity and prevailing wage certifications are mandatory. Questions are due August 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with answers posted as addenda by August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. No pre-bid meeting is required. Vendors must submit Equal Employment Opportunity Certifications, Subcontractor Utilization Forms, Workforce Data Forms, prevailing wage acknowledgements, and a W-9 form prior to contract issuance.