New Bid Date: Tollway 34kV Switchgear Building

The City of Naperville Department of Public Utilities is requesting bids on construction of one 34.5kV Switchgear building under IFB #26-055R, with bids due June 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. electronically through OpenGov Procurement, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on May 11 at 1392 Aurora Ave, Suite 200 followed by the site at 171 E. Shuman Boulevard. The project is subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act requirements.

The scope is a weather-tight 34.5kV Switchgear building with complete foundation, doors, roofing, lighting, receptacles, HVAC systems, drainage piping, and building grounding, plus testing and commissioning of all lighting, receptacle, and HVAC systems to deliver the facility ready for occupancy. The bid is structured as five lump-sum line items: Foundation, Building Assembly, Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, and Finishes.

Bid requirements include a 10% bid deposit via surety bond, Affidavit of Compliance, Responsible Bidder Ordinance Form, three client references, organizational chart with key personnel resumes, complete construction schedule, 208Vac three-phase construction power requirements, and comprehensive lists of assumptions, clarifications, and exceptions. Prior to award, the contractor must furnish a Certificate of Insurance with endorsements, Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of contract price, and a Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Written questions are due May 22 at 12:00 p.m., with responses by May 25. Payment terms are Net 30 with 10% retainage on the first 50% of completed work, reducing to 5% thereafter at the Facilities Manager's discretion based on satisfactory progress. Virtual bid opening follows electronically immediately after the June 1 deadline via Microsoft Teams. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder and to reject any or all bids. Venue is the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County.