ORIGINAL ADVERTISED DATE: December 7, 2023

* See addendum for deadline changes

Due DATE:  January 9, 2024

PROJECT MANAGERS:  Terry Heitkamp, P.E.

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Sycamore for the project entitled “City of Sycamore – North Cross Street Water Main Improvements” until 10:00 AM on January 9, 2024, at the Sycamore City Clerk’s Office, located at 308 W State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately afterward on the same date.

Work Description           

• Horizontal directional drilled 10” water main.
• Valves, vaults, frames, lids and appurtenances.
• Fire hydrant assembly
• Water main pressure connection.
• Testing and chlorination of new water main.
• Abandon existing water main.
• Turf, pavement, curb & gutter, etc. replacement.
• Other work as described within the plans and specifications.

Document Inspection and Procurements

The Contract Documents may be inspected and purchased at the following locations:

1.  Electronic Versions are available via the City of Sycamore’s bidding website:

https://www.cityofsycamore.com/Bids.aspx

2.  Hard Copy Versions may be purchased at Trotter and Associates.

            Trotter and Associates, Inc.

             40W201 Wasco Rd. Suite D

             St. Charles, Illinois 60175

             630-587–0470

Payment for Contract Documents is non–refundable and shall be payable to Trotter and Associates, Inc. in the form of cash, certified check or money order. No partial sets of specifications or drawings will be issued. The non–refundable cost for hard-copies of drawings and specifications is $150.00. 

Addenda will be issued only to plan holders. Questions should be directed to:

bids@cityofsycamore.com

Bonds

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, cashier's check or certified check payable to the order of the City of Sycamore, Illinois in an amount not less than ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, as a guaranty that the bidder will execute the contract, if it is awarded, in conformity with the bid form.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds on forms provided in the Specifications and Contract Documents, in an amount equal to 110 percent and 100 percent of the contract sum, respectively.

Wage Rates

All work under this contract shall comply with the Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01.

Rejection of Bids

The Owner expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the one, which appears to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner expressly reserves the right to waive any informalities or technical irregularities in a bid if to do so is in the best interest of the Owner.