Invitation to bid EDPL 13-2026 Sewer

The City of Rock Island is requesting bids from contractors for a rehabilitation project at a house located at 1535 22nd Avenue. This owner-occupied property will be undergoing rehabilitation using Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds to ameliorate deteriorating and deteriorated conditions. All work shall be subject to HUD 35.930 and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

The bidder shall submit a project plan using the design standards below that is in compliance with all applicable HUD, EPA, and State of Illinois regulations as well as all local building and zoning codes. The plan must include a clear project timeline and budget with line item costs. The contractor shall act as the general contractor for the project using subcontractors as required. Subcontractors that will be required should be clearly identified in the project plan.

Replace all the existing Orangeburg from house out to the main with new PVC. Use approved saddle to tie in PVC to the main. There will need a clean out installed within 5' of the foundation on exterior. There is cast coming out of the foundation that you should be able to latch on to. If the old sewer connection at the main has to be abandoned then approved patch on the main will be required with concrete around the patch. The PVC line must be fully supported in undisturbed soil or compacted rock along the trench for the length of the new line. Inspection will be needed once connections have been made before back filling. The back fil will need to be fill sand and compacted in lifts leaving 12" for top soil. The yard will be graded and seeded when the projects finished. Any sections sidewalk taken out will need to be replaced. The street, curb, and gutter taken out shall be replaced blended back in to existing. Concrete can be used for the street repair blending to existing surface unless told otherwise by the City of Rock Island Public Works Division. For the final street patch edges must be cut and squared up before pouring the final concrete. All remaining spoils will need to be removed from the site. Plumbing permit and excavation permit are required before digging begins.

Alternative specifications shall be considered only if they are clearly justified, cost effective, and meet all project objectives. The contractor shall have 30 days to complete the work from the date of contract signing. Change work orders over the course of the project are strongly discouraged.

Contractors who are interested in this project will need to schedule a site visit with the homeowner, Tino Correa, by calling them at 309-429-5548, prior to submitting the bid. **Sealed bids must be received on or before November 11th by 2p.m.** They shall be addressed and marked as follows.

• CED Department
• Attn: Jeff Laxton
• 1528 3rd Avenue
• Rock Island, IL 61201
• ENCLOSED: 1535 22nd Avenue Bid

Bids may be mailed or delivered in person. Late bids shall not be opened. All sealed bids shall be opened at City Hall in the CED Department offices. Contractors who have submitted bids may attend but are not required to do so. A bid tabulation shall be posted online afterward.

Bidders must be currently licensed with the Illinois Secretary of State, bonded, and insured. Bidders must have and provide proof of General Liability, Vehicle, and Workers Compensation Insurances and name the City of Rock Island as a Certificate Holder.

Bidders must adhere to Federal Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates as shown in the attached General Wage Decision IL20260001, Modification 5. Bidders must complete the attached *Project Wage Rate Sheet* and include it with their bid.

The lowest bid shall not automatically guarantee that a contractor will get the work they bid on. Submitted bid prices shall remain valid for 60 days after bid opening.