NEW BID DATE - 2026 Sewer Lining Project

The City of Pontiac, Illinois Department of Wastewater is requesting sealed bids for a 2026 sewer lining project consisting of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) installation in approximately 9,252 lineal feet of sanitary sewer, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (originally August 14, revised by Addendum No. 1).

The scope includes full-length liners in 8,195 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter pipe, 885 lineal feet of 10-inch diameter pipe, and 172 lineal feet of 6-inch diameter pipe; reinstatement of 175 service line connections; installation of approximately 21 "Shorty" T-liners; cutting protruding service connections; bypass pumping; and traffic control. All work must be completed within 150 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Only pre-approved manufacturers, products, and installers listed in the specifications are acceptable; bidders must submit documentation 15 calendar days before the bid date. The project is unit priced with all pay items (service connection reinstatement, full-length liners by diameter, T-liners, cleaning and inspection) separately priced.

Bidders must submit current financial and experience statements and pre-qualification documentation prior to award. A bid bond of 5% of total bid and a performance bond of 100% of contract price with approved corporate surety are required. Prevailing wage requirements per the Illinois Department of Labor apply, with certified payroll due with all invoices. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Owner's Protective Liability. A one-year warranty from completion and acceptance is required; the City reserves the right to conduct television inspections during the warranty period. Public bid opening is at 10:01 a.m. at City Hall, 115 West Howard Street, Pontiac. Contact Brad Duncan, Wastewater Director, at (815) 844-3396. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 with their proposal or face disqualification.