Public Works Materials 2026

The City of Rockford, Illinois is requesting bids for annual street and aggregate materials including sand, gravel, hot patch, and cold patch on an as-required basis for the 2026-2027 contract year (Bid No. 926-PW-089), with bids due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A local business adjustment of up to 5 percent (not to exceed $20,000) is available to qualifying local bidders who request it.

The scope covers various street and aggregate materials procured on an as-required basis throughout the contract year. Pricing must represent the full, delivered cost to the City on an FOB Destination basis with no additional charges permitted. The City reserves the right to award contracts on either a lump sum or per-item basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

No bid bond, performance bond, prevailing wage requirements, or apprenticeship requirements are mandated. All successful bidders must provide a W-9 form, comply with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, submit subcontractor utilization information, and maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence. The City of Rockford is exempt from Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax, Service Occupation Tax, Service Use Tax, Federal Excise Tax, and Transportation Tax.

Written questions are accepted only until September 21, 2026, with answers provided via addendum on September 23, 2026. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is required. Sealed bids must be submitted to City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104, attention Central Services Manager, 4th Floor; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. Bids remain firm and valid for 60 days following the opening date. Disputes are governed by Illinois law and resolved in Winnebago County trial courts.