RE-BID - 24" Water Transmission Line Stop

The City of Springfield, Illinois, Department of Public Utilities (City Water, Light and Power) is requesting sealed bids for installation of a 24-inch line stop on an existing cast iron transmission water main under pressure along the 10th Street railroad corridor, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This is a re-bid. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (wages determined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Sangamon County) and local labor requirements mandating 50 percent city resident work hours. MBE participation goal of 11 percent and FBE participation goal of 7 percent apply.

The scope requires installation of a 24-inch line stop with epoxy-coated carbon steel sleeve and stainless steel hardware on a cast iron main installed circa 1920, currently operating at 50–70 psi. The contractor shall leave the line stop in place during City Water, Light and Power personnel dewatering and installation of a 24-inch butterfly valve (anticipated 1–2 days), then recover the line stop and install a completion plug. The proposal must include detailed material specifications, fitting and installation requirements, equipment and field procedures, a scope of work with completion schedule, descriptions of any City personnel services required, project personnel resumes, and references from similar projects. Bidders must certify 10 consecutive years of experience performing line stop work on 24-inch or larger under-pressure potable water transmission mains; subcontractors are not permitted. Insurance requirements are workers' compensation (statutory), employer's liability ($1 million), comprehensive automobile liability ($1 million), and comprehensive general liability ($1 million). The bid must be a lump sum with no additional charges permitted. Questions are due September 7, 2026. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is required. Evaluation considers proposed work, project understanding, total cost, relevant experience, references, and contractor availability to meet schedule.