1347470: IEPA SRF Census Tract 13 - Block Level Lead Service Line Replacements

Solicitation 77431, issued by the Illinois Department of Water Management, seeks a contractor for the IEPA SRF Census Tract 13 Block Level Lead Service Line Replacement projects in Chicago, Cook County. The scope of work involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to install new exterior water services from the water main to the roundway and the abandonment of existing unused water services. The project is governed by specific technical standards for excavation, trenchless utility installations, and water meter installation, with a strict requirement that all potable water materials be certified lead-free with a weighted average lead content of 0.25 percent or less. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on a lump sum price and an Award Criteria Figure. Bidders must provide a bid deposit of 5 percent of the total base bid and a performance bond of 3 percent upon notification. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, Build America Buy America Act domestic preferences, and specific MBE, WBE, and VBE utilization goals. Contractors are required to submit weekly certified payrolls and provide a detailed performance schedule within five calendar days of the award. Final acceptance is contingent upon the electronic submission of completed installation data and satisfactory inspection by the Commissioner.