Maintenance Building Renovation

Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) in Rockford, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for maintenance building renovation, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at FRSA's Administration Building. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for all prospective bidders.

The scope encompasses roof replacement, interior ceiling demolition and replacement, curtain wall removal and replacement with a storefront system, concrete floor repair, hydraulic lift removal and equipment relocation, and HVAC equipment demolition and replacement at the facility located at 3333 Kishwaukee Street. Bidders submit a lump sum base bid plus unit prices for concrete floor repairs and optional alternates including EIFS belt-course installation, exterior painting, and heat pump unit substitution. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on total base bid plus selected alternates.

Bidders must demonstrate three prior commercial or industrial building construction contracts of equal or greater value completed within the past five years and maintain a permanent business office within 40 miles of the FRSA office. Illinois prevailing wage requirements and apprenticeship program participation compliance apply. General liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence is required; builders valued at $500,000 or over must also carry umbrella coverage of $2 million. A 5% performance bond is required with bid submission; successful bidders furnish 100% performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds. Builder's risk insurance, workers' compensation, and automobile liability are required.

The desired completion date is January 15, 2027, with liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for delays. Bids remain irrevocable for 60 days after bid closing. Clarification requests are due no later than 5 business days prior to the bid due date, with final addenda issued no later than 3 business days prior. Bid documents cost $50 (non-refundable) through the FRSA Engineering Department or may be viewed at the Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association.