Sewer Rehabilitation Program - CIPP

The Village of Palatine Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for sewer rehabilitation using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods under Contract DPW-2601, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, a compliance requirement that filters contractor eligibility.

The scope covers rehabilitation of sanitary sewers (3,616 feet) and storm sewers (265 feet) at various locations throughout Palatine using inversion or pulled-in-place CIPP methods. Bidders must submit on a unit-price basis for eight line items with estimated quantities ranging from 12 to 3,881 units. Substantial completion is required by November 20, 2026, with final completion and readiness for payment by December 18, 2026. Liquidated damages are assessed at $375.00 per calendar day for missed deadlines.

A 5% bid security (bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank draft) is required with each bid. The successful bidder must execute the contract and furnish performance and payment bonds within ten days of Notice of Award. Workers' compensation insurance must carry limits of $500,000 per accident; general liability must carry $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. All contractors and subcontractors must submit certified payroll documentation monthly to the Illinois Department of Labor and comply with the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Act, Public Act 95-0635.

Contract award is tentatively scheduled at the Village Council's regular meeting on August 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. No pre-bid conference will be held. Bid documents are available for free download at https://www.palatine.il.us/bids.aspx or for review during business hours at 148 W. Illinois Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067. Sealed bids must be submitted to Reid Ottesen, Village Manager, 200 East Wood Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067, with opening and public reading at 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2026 in Community Room A.