1347468: IEPA SRF Census Tract 11 - Block Level Lead Service Line Replacements

Solicitation 77429, under specification 1347468, is a construction project for the Illinois Department of Water Management focused on block-level lead service line replacements within Census Tract 11. Funded by the IEPA and the City, the scope of work includes the installation of new exterior water services using open cut and trenchless methods for 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch diameters, as well as the installation of roundways, shut-off boxes, and interior/exterior meters. Additional tasks involve streetcar track and tie removal, soil boring and sampling, and the disposal of special soils. The project must be completed within 225 calendar days following the notification to commence work. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on a lump sum price and a balanced schedule of prices. Bidders must possess an IDOT Certificate of Eligibility and provide a bid deposit of 5 percent of the total base bid, with a performance bond of 33.33 percent required upon notice. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, Mayoral Executive Order 2014-1, the Federal Build America, Buy America Act, and various Chicago Municipal Code policies regarding sexual harassment and salary history non-disclosure. Bidders must also submit MBE, WBE, and VBE schedules and certifications. Quality assurance is governed by CDOT and IDOT standard specifications, with the contractor required to employ an independent materials testing laboratory. Materials must be stored in covered, dry, and sometimes temperature-controlled locations with pipe ends capped. All responses must be submitted via the City of Chicago eProcurement portal by December 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time, requiring prior iSupplier vendor portal registration.