Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Electrical Services

The City of Rockford is requesting bids for emergency repair and electrical services for the Public Works Traffic Division Signal and Lighting section, with bids due August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The City is subject to the Illinois Preference Act and requires prevailing wage compliance; a local business adjustment of up to 5% of contract price (not to exceed $20,000) may apply to qualified local bidders meeting specific employment and tax payment criteria.

The scope encompasses emergency response, underground electrical work, traffic signal repairs, traffic detection loops, aerial electrical repairs, and street light repair services. Services will be performed throughout the City of Rockford and Rock Island County locations.

Bidders must carry commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, umbrella liability insurance of not less than $2 million, and automobile liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence. All bidders must complete Equal Employment Opportunity certifications, Subcontractor Utilization Forms, Vendor Workforce Data Forms, and acknowledge compliance with prevailing wage requirements, the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Portal for certified payroll filing, stormwater management ordinances, and sexual harassment policies. For construction contracts exceeding $50,000, apprenticeship obligations apply. The City will award on either a lump-sum or per-item basis and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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 will not be accepted. Written questions are due July 20, 2026, with answers provided via addendum on July 22. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is required. The contract will be governed by Illinois law and enforced in Winnebago County trial courts.