Parking Lot 19 Reconstruction

The City of Rockford is soliciting sealed bids on the reconstruction of Parking Lot 19 at 301 North Wyman Street, with bids due August 18, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 3, 2026. The project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and requires IDOT prequalification; bidders must submit an Affidavit of Availability (Form BC-57) with their bid. A local-business adjustment of up to 5% of contract price or $20,000, whichever is less, is available to qualified bidders meeting residency and sales-tax requirements within Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, or Stephenson County.

The scope includes parking lot reconstruction, curb repairs, sidewalk repairs, stairway replacement, structure adjustments, apron repairs, storm sewer repairs, and lighting repairs. Project completion is required by October 30, 2026, with work to commence within ten days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.

Bids must include a bid bond equal to not less than 5% of the bid amount and a performance and payment bond equal to the full contract amount upon award. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, umbrella liability of $2 million per occurrence and general aggregate, and automobile coverage of $1 million per occurrence. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements set by the Illinois Department of Labor, with certified monthly payroll filings required. Compliance is also required with the Illinois Preference Act, apprenticeship training programs for trades exceeding a $50,000 threshold, equal employment opportunity requirements, and substance abuse prevention programs on public works.

Sealed bids must be delivered to City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104, Attention: Central Services Manager, 4th Floor. Facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. The question deadline is August 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.; answers will be posted as an addendum by August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.