Larsen middle school domestic water piping replacement; U-46 project no. 508-25

School District U-46 in Kane County, Illinois, is soliciting sealed lump sum bids for the Domestic Water Piping Replacement project at Larsen Middle School, located at 665 Dundee Avenue in Elgin. The project, designated as Project No. 508-25, requires comprehensive replacement of domestic water piping systems, including cold water, hot water, and hot water return pipes throughout the school building. Contractors must provide all associated work, including demolition of existing piping, installation of new piping, replacement of plumbing fixtures, and necessary cutting, patching, and restoration. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with bidders required to arrive 30 minutes early and enter through Door #20. Vendor questions must be submitted through the Bonfire eProcurement System by December 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, with district responses issued by December 11, 2025. Bid submissions are due December 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST through the Bonfire portal, with a virtual bid opening conducted via Zoom on the same date and time.

The district welcomes minority-owned and women-owned business participation and requires contractors to submit an AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement with their bids. A ten percent bid guarantee of the total base bid amount is required, submitted as either a Bid Bond or Cashier's Check payable to School District U-46. Successful contractors must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum and comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The project is subject to strict construction scheduling, with work commencing on May 26, 2026, substantial completion targeted for August 14, 2026, and final completion by August 21, 2026. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to meet the completion deadline. All materials, including piping, fittings, and equipment, must be manufactured in the United States, and background checks are required for all on-site personnel. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, contractors should be prepared for a substantial infrastructure renovation project involving comprehensive mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural work.