Heating Repairs at Auburn HS & Administration Building

The Rockford Board of Education, specifically Rockford Public School District No. 205, is soliciting bids under IFB No. 27-05 for heating repairs at Auburn High School and the Administration Building in Rockford, Illinois. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to complete the base bid repairs, with an optional alternate bid for the replacement of a 5-inch gate valve on the hot water supply side of the heat exchanger at Auburn High School. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time, and must include a PDF version on a flash drive. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2026, with the award and notice to proceed anticipated for October 21, 2026. The contract is governed by AIA Documents A101 and A201, as revised by the owner, and requires strict adherence to the 2009 International Building Code and International Electrical Code. Award selection is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, evaluating factors such as technical compliance, bidder qualifications, schedule, and quality. Successful bidders must provide a bid security bond of 5% of the base bid, and upon award, furnish performance and labor and material payment bonds for 100% of the contract value. Contractors must comply with the Illinois Department Labor Code regarding prevailing wages, the Illinois Human Rights Act for equal employment opportunity, and maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel records. Final payment is contingent upon the submission of all warranties, insurance certificates, and lien waivers.