Miscellaneous Sewer Repairs 2027, Section 26-00718-00-MS

The City of Urbana, Illinois is soliciting proposals for unplanned repair work on miscellaneous storm and sanitary sewer systems under Section 26-00718-00-MS, with questions due November 9, 2026 and proposals due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The work covers street and alley rights-of-way and utility easements within the City of Urbana in Champaign County, Illinois.

Scope includes labor across working foremen, laborers, operating engineers, cement masons, and equipment operators, with approximate quantities of 10 to 1,200 hours per category. Equipment needs include excavators, loaders, and dump trucks. Materials are estimated at approximately $70,000, and vegetation restoration includes 3,000 square feet of sod and seed and 20 cubic yards of topsoil. Contractors without IDOT drainage prequalification must submit Statement of Experience (BC-8) records for three prior fiscal years, while prequalified contractors submit records for the prior fiscal year. First-time prequalifiers must submit key personnel resumes. Vendors must also furnish an apprenticeship certification (BLR 12325), EEO certifications, and sworn representations on prevailing wage and Illinois Human Rights Act compliance.

Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and $5 million umbrella/excess liability. Bidders must post a bid bond at 5% of the total bid price or the amount specified in the proposal, whichever is lesser, payable to the Treasurer of the City of Urbana. The successful bidder must execute a formal contract within 15 days after award and deposit a contract bond for the full award amount. Work must be completed by December 31, 2027, and funding comes from various local funds.

Phase 1 evaluates company experience, key staff qualifications, and past performance on a non-weighted basis. Phase 2 awards to the lowest-cost sealed proposal, weighted at 100 percent (70 points). Submissions are electronic through the City's e-Procurement Portal under the RFP, while the BLR 12200 proposal specifies a public opening at the Public Works Department, 706 Glover Avenue, Urbana, at the same time. An optional Microsoft Teams meeting is available, and no pre-submittal meeting is required. Award notification is expected within 90 calendar days of the submission deadline.