Miscellaneous Sewer Repairs 2027, Section 26-00718-00-MS

Solicitation FY2027-RFP-213, titled Miscellaneous Sewer Repairs 2027 (Section 26-00718-00-MS), is a request for proposals issued by the City of Urbana Public Works Engineering Department. The project entails unplanned repair work on miscellaneous storm and sanitary sewer systems located within City-owned property, including utility easements and street and alley rights-of-way. The scope of work requires the provision of various labor categories, including a working foreman, laborers, operating engineers, and cement masons, as well as specialized equipment such as vacuum trucks and flatbeds. All work must adhere to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the City of Urbana noise ordinance. Additionally, contractors must comply with the prevailing wage rates for Champaign County, Illinois, and ensure the use of ADA-compliant open lids. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, via the City's OpenGov Procurement portal. The award will be based on a recommendation from an evaluation team using a scoring system from 0 to 5, focusing on company experience within the last three years, the qualifications of key staff listed on form BC-8, and past performance verified through client references. Successful respondents must provide insurance certificates, bonds, and an executed contract within fifteen days of the Notice of Award. The City is exempt from various state and local taxes and will issue payments within 30 days of receiving an approved invoice that includes the applicable purchase order number. Vendors must also certify that they have not been barred from government contracting due to bid rigging or rotating within the past five years.