Harrison Avenue Bridge Painting

The City of Rockford, Illinois Finance Department is requesting sealed bids for Harrison Avenue Bridge Painting (Project 826-PW-081) with bids due September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage requirements, Illinois Preference Act, and apprenticeship requirements for contracts over $50,000 — all mandatory compliance filters. Bidders must be prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation and submit a Certificate of Eligibility and Affidavit of Availability. A local business adjustment of up to 5% of contract price (not to exceed $20,000) applies to vendors established within Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, or Stephenson County who paid minimum $5,000 in sales tax in Winnebago County in the twelve months prior to bid submission and demonstrate that at least 50% of employees reside within those counties.

The scope includes reconstruction of the west abutment backwall and wingwalls, structural concrete repair on the deck and pier undersides, steel beam repairs, removal and replacement of expansion bearings, and expansion joint replacement. Work must begin no sooner than June 1, 2027 and be completed by August 27, 2027. Bids are submitted in sealed envelopes to City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104, Attention: Central Services Manager, 4th Floor. Facsimile and email submissions are not accepted.

A bid bond equal to 5% of bid amount and performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount (due within 14 calendar days of award) are required. The awarded vendor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and comply with the City's Stormwater Management Ordinance and Illinois EPA General Construction Permit requirements. Certified payroll documentation must be submitted to the Illinois Department of Labor through the Prevailing Wage Portal. Questions are due September 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with answers posted as addenda by September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.