Demolition of 1014 Kishwaukee Street

The City of Rockford, Illinois is requesting bids for demolition of 1014 Kishwaukee Street under IFB 1026-CD-094, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The Illinois Preference Act applies, and prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are mandatory.

The scope encompasses complete demolition of the identified property, removal of all fences and scrub trees within property lines, and additional per-property requirements detailed in Appendix C. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Bidders must comply with federal equal employment opportunity regulations under Executive Order 11246 with minority participation goals of 6.3 percent and female participation goals of 6.9 percent. All trades must participate in approved apprenticeship and training programs. The City is exempt from state and federal taxes.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Work must commence within ten days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and be completed by November 11, 2026, when project funding expires and the final invoice is due. Bid bonds and performance bonds are not required.

Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with answers posted as addenda no later than October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is not required. Bids must be sealed and delivered in person to City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104, attention Central Services Manager, fourth floor; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted.

Bidders must submit a W-9 form, Equal Employment Opportunity certifications, a Subcontractor Utilization Form, and workforce data forms prior to or concurrent with contract issuance. Contact Anne Wilkerson at anne.wilkerson@rockfordil.gov for questions.