2026 Sewer Lining Project

The City of Champaign is soliciting bids for the 2026 Sewer Lining Project under solicitation number 252639, with proposals due by June 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Local time. The project involves the installation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) sewer liners across multiple diameters—8-inch, 12-inch, 15-inch, and 18-inch—totaling approximately 11,012 linear feet, along with cutting and reinstating service laterals, traffic control, and specialized cleaning of main and service lines. A contingency bid item is included for unforeseen conditions, and equitable adjustments may be made for extra work. All work must comply with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Illinois edition), and the Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois. Inspections are performed using PACP codes to assess defects such as cracks, root intrusion, and joint failures, with formal acceptance issued by the City Engineer upon satisfactory completion. The place of performance is within Champaign, Illinois, primarily along Union Street and associated sewer infrastructure. Contractors must adhere to stringent workforce and compliance requirements, including the Illinois Laborers Act, which mandates that at least 90% of laborers be Illinois residents, with only three non-resident exceptions permitted for specialized roles. Compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act is required, along with adherence to the Veterans Preference Act and the City’s Human Rights Guarantee and Diversity Advancement Program, which prohibits discrimination and requires equal opportunity employment practices, site postings, and weekly certified payroll submissions via the City’s electronic tracking system. Insurance must include a subrogation waiver and name the City of Champaign as a primary and non-contributory additional insured, with liability limits scaled to the contract value. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal or delivered in hard copy to the Office of the City Clerk, accompanied by a completed bid form, bid bond, disclosure affidavits, subcontractor lists, and CDAP documentation. No pricing is provided in the schedule, and the contract value remains unspecified. The City requires strict enforcement of parking and traffic regulations during work, with all street closures needing prior written approval from the City Engineer.