South Pierpont Avenue Resurfacing

The City of Rockford Finance Department Central Services Division is soliciting sealed bids for South Pierpont Avenue resurfacing (Bid No. 626-PW-052) from West State Street to Delaware Street, with bids due July 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must hold current IDOT prequalification and submit a Certificate of Eligibility and Affidavit of Availability from IDOT with their sealed bid—a hard eligibility filter.

The scope includes full-width mill and overlay, curb repairs, sidewalk and ADA ramp work, structure adjustments, and apron repairs. The project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act; bidders must pay prevailing wage rates as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor and file certified payroll monthly through the Illinois Prevailing Wage Portal. The project qualifies as public works subject to the Illinois Preference Act, apprenticeship requirements for contracts over $50,000, substance abuse prevention requirements, and veterans preference provisions. MWBE subcontractor utilization reporting is required.

A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required at submission. Performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount are due within fourteen days of award. The contractor must begin work within ten days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and must complete the project by October 9, 2026. Place of performance is South Pierpont Avenue in Rockford, Illinois.

Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, umbrella liability, and automobile liability with the City named as additional insured. The project is subject to the City's Stormwater Management Ordinance and Illinois EPA General Construction Permit compliance. No contract value or incumbent is identified in the available materials. Written questions are due July 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.; answers will be posted as an addendum no later than July 6 at 5:00 p.m. There is no mandatory pre-bid meeting.