Cress Creek Water Main Improvements

The City of Naperville is soliciting bids for the Cress Creek Water Main Improvements project, which involves replacing approximately 9,600 feet of aging cast iron water mains with 8-inch and 12-inch pipes. The work will take place within the Cress Creek Subdivision on Summit Hills Lane, Heatherton Drive, Thunderbird Lane, Briargate Drive, and Royal Bombay Court. Bidders must provide pricing for both a Base Bid using ductile iron and a Bid Alternate A using PVC. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, provided they are pre-qualified by IDOT in drainage and submit all required documentation, including a 10% bid deposit and an IDOT Form BC 57 Affidavit of Availability. Performance is scheduled to begin no earlier than April 15, 2027, with substantial completion required by October 31, 2027, and final completion by June 30, 2028. The contractor is responsible for all quality control testing and must adhere to IDOT standard specifications for concrete mixtures and trench bracing, as well as ADA guidelines for sidewalk curb ramps. Key administrative requirements include compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the submission of a safety checklist within 30 days of award, and the maintenance of project records for at least four years following completion. Payment will be processed via ACH through the City of Naperville Civic Access portal.