Phase II Renovation Rockford Family Peace Center

The City of Rockford, Illinois Finance Department, Central Services Division is requesting bids for Phase II Renovation of the Rockford Family Peace Center under ITB 826-PW-075, with sealed bids due October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled on-site at 214 N. Church Street on September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and apprenticeship requirements for construction contracts exceeding $50,000; Illinois Preference Act compliance requiring Illinois-resident workers on public works; Build America Buy America (BABA) compliance; and HUD Section 3 provisions.

A local business adjustment of up to 5% of the contract price (not to exceed $20,000) is available to qualified local bidders meeting specific criteria. The City strongly encourages the use of certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs). Work must begin within ten days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with project completion date to be confirmed by the department after award.

Bidders must submit bid bonds equal to 5% of the bid amount, along with performance and payment bonds. Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), umbrella liability ($2 million each occurrence and aggregate), and automobile liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), with the City named as additional insured. All subcontractors must be identified on a Subcontractor Utilization Form.

Submission requirements include Equal Employment Opportunity Certifications, Subcontractor Utilization Forms, Vendor and Subcontractor Workforce Data Forms, prevailing wage acknowledgement, LCPtracker Vendor Information Form, stormwater management ordinance acknowledgement, W-9 forms, and SAM.GOV registration documentation. Questions are due September 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with answers posted by addendum no later than September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids received after the opening time will be automatically disqualified.