Hartman Water Main Improvements

The City of Joliet, Illinois is soliciting sealed unit-price bids for the Hartman Water Main Improvements (Contract No. 3027-0127), with a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 12, 2026 and bids due December 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The contract requires a 10 percent minority business enterprise (MBE) participation for contracts exceeding $100,000, with monthly certified payroll records submitted to the engineer. The procurement is also subject to the loan recipient's disadvantaged business enterprise policy, which requires bidders to undertake specified affirmative efforts at least sixteen days before bid opening.

The work is installation of approximately 8,700 linear feet of water main, 4 to 16 inches in diameter, with associated valves, hydrants, services, and miscellaneous items. All iron and steel products must be produced in the United States. Bidders must meet the City's Responsible Bidder Ordinance, including proof of licensing, workers' compensation coverage, health care and retirement contributions, prevailing wage compliance, and apprenticeship participation for construction contracts over $25,000. A bid security bond is required.

The project is funded in part by Illinois EPA Public Water Supply Loan Program loans and U.S. EPA loans, and it is subject to Davis-Bacon, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act, and WIFIA provisions. Work is performed within the City of Joliet, Will County. The estimated Notice to Proceed date is May 3, 2027. Contract quantities may increase or decrease by up to 25 percent of the original contract price at unit bid rates, and the Owner may select any one or more portions of the bid for award. Liquidated damages apply to missed completion deadlines, with interim milestones set under Section 01 31 13.16. Bid prices remain open for 120 days after opening.

The mandatory pre-bid conference takes place at the City of Joliet East Side WWTP, 815 Adler Street, Joliet, Illinois 60436. Vendors must self-register on the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal at joliet.bonfirehub.com to download documents and submit bids electronically. Public bid opening follows in Conference Room #1, City Hall, 150 W Jefferson Street, Joliet.