West M. S. Site Logistics

Rockford Public School District 205 is seeking bids for the West M.S. Site Logistics project located at 1900 N. Rockton Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, within Rock Island County. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive site demolition and improvements, including the complete removal of existing structures, utility disconnection, site grading, and landscape restoration. The project encompasses demolishing a residential structure, removing concrete slabs, utility poles, and associated debris, disconnecting and capping utilities, and performing site restoration with topsoil and specified grass seeding. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at West Middle School, with sealed bids due by Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. (CST) at the Rockford Board of Education. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security and will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications, ability to meet project timelines, and adherence to Illinois School Code provisions. The successful contractor must obtain all necessary demolition permits, comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and provide temporary utilities and environmental controls throughout the project.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Illinois employment laws, workers' compensation requirements, and equal employment opportunity provisions. The project includes specific allowances for removal and disposal of unsuitable material, subbase granular material, and geotechnical fabric, with the district retaining 10% of progress payments and potential retainage reduction upon substantial completion. Prevailing wage requirements will be set by the Illinois Department of Labor for Winnebago and Boone Counties. Change orders are subject to fee structures, with 12% markup for self-performed work and 5% for subcontracted work. While no specific budget range is listed, the comprehensive nature of the site logistics work, including demolition, utility management, pavement replacement, and landscaping, suggests a substantial project investment. The district anticipates awarding the contract on Wednesday, January 9, 2026, with the contractor responsible for maintaining seeded lawn areas for 60 days and plant materials for 30 days post-acceptance.