DNR I&M Emergency Steel Aqueduct Repairs

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is seeking contractors to perform emergency steel aqueduct repairs on the I&M Canal-Little Vermillion Aqueduct located in LaSalle County. The scope of work includes utilizing existing temporary cofferdams, removing sediment and cleaning the work area, and installing a water-tight steel plate over a significant leak that has developed in the existing steel aqueduct. The contractor must complete the work within 60 days from the written Notice to Proceed and coordinate closely with the site superintendent. Key requirements include compliance with prevailing wage laws, submission of certified payroll records, and registration as a small business under the Small Business Set-Aside Program. Insurance coverage, such as general commercial liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation, is also mandatory. The contractor will be responsible for any steel products used, and change orders must be approved by the IDNR Architect/Engineer. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the IDNR is not obligated to award a contract pursuant to this request.

The contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and the IDNR has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. The budget range or potential award value is not specified in the available documents. The IDNR may consider integrating with existing infrastructure or technology, but no details are provided. Interested contractors must submit their responses by September 21, 2018, and the IDNR may hold a site visit or bidder's conference, though this information is not included in the provided materials.