Winnebago County - Purchasing Department
404 Elm Street Room 202
Rockford, Illinois 61101
Phone: (815)319-4380
Email: Purchasing@purchasing.wincoil.gov
INVITATION FOR BIDS
26B-2473
ISSUE DATE
5/14/2026
IFB TITLE
IFB DUE DATE
WCHD DEMOLITION & DEBRIS REMOVAL – 608 LINCOLN PARK BLVD
5/28/2026
DUE TIME (CST)
10:00 A.M.
SUBMIT ONE (1) ORIGINAL, PLUS ONE (1) COPY
BOND REQUIRED
NONE
TO ALL PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS:
You are hereby invited to submit your bid for the Winnebago County Health Department Demolition and
Debris Removal for 608 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Rockford, Illinois 61102. PIN: 11-20-377-004
ATTACHED:
• Demo bid template
Overhead picture outlined in white of 608 Lincoln Park Blvd. All structures within the white
boundary line of the property are to be demolished.
• Asbestos Reports
• Served by Well and Septic- Contractor will need to apply for a site verification to address the well
and septic.
• Nicor Disconnection Confirmation
• ComEd Disconnection Confirmation
The original bid, and one copy must be received in a sealed envelope that has your name and address in
the UPPER left corner and the attached Return Label filled in and attached on the LOWER left corner.
All bids are subject to staff analysis. The County of Winnebago reserves the right to accept or reject any and
all bids received and waive any and all technicalities. Bids must be delivered to:
WINNEBAGO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 404 ELM STREET, ROOM 202, ROCKFORD, IL 61101
BID RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED AND TIME STAMPED NO LATER THAN THE IFB DUE DATE AND TIME
SPECIFIED ABOVE. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Any communication regarding this bid between the date of issue and date of award is required to go
through the Purchasing Department. FACSIMILE AND/OR E-MAIL TRANSMITTED BIDS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
Sincerely,
Jenna Smith
Purchasing Coordinator
CONTRACTOR
CONTACT PERSON
TELEPHONE/EMAIL
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PROJECT NAME
USER DEPARTMENT
CALL FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS
WCHD DEMOLITION & DEBRIS REMOVAL– 608 LINCOLN PARK BLVD
WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
EVENT
LOCATION
DEADLINE FOR INQUIRIES,
EXCEPTIONS AND QUESTIONS
RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS OR
INQUIRIES AND ISSUE OF ANY
ADDENDUM
IFB DUE
MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING
TO:
purchasing@purchasing.wincoil.gov
VIA E-MAIL
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
ROOM 202
DATE
5/19/26
5/21/26
5/28/26
TIME (CST)
Noon
4:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M.
ALL BIDS MUST BE ENCLOSED IN SEALED ENVELOPES MARKED:
“WCHD DEMOLITION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL – 608 LINCOLN PARK BLVD”
Information is available from the Purchasing Department, Winnebago County Administration Building,
404 Elm Street, Room 202, Rockford, Illinois 61101.
Phone: (815) 319-4380 Email: purchasing@purchasing.wincoil.gov
The documents constituting component parts of the Bid Form are the following:
I
CALL FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS
II REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDING AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
III GENERAL CONDITIONS
IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS
V BID SPECIFICATIONS and SCOPE OF WORK
VI BID FORM
VII BIDDER’S SUBCONTRACTORS
VIII RETURN BID LABEL
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REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDING AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
The Contractor, by its officers, agents or representatives (hereafter referred to as the Bidder or
Contractor), shall be responsible for delivery of bids to the Purchasing Department before the date and
hour set. Late Bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
All bids must be received in a sealed envelope that has Contractor name and address in the UPPER left
corner and the attached Return label filled in and attached on the LOWER left corner.
Bids mailed "EXPRESS MAIL" must have the bid number and due date on the outside of the EXPRESS MAIL
envelope. You must allow sufficient time for processing through the County’s internal mailroom system.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Standard Terms and Conditions of the bid shall apply to any contract or order awarded as a result
of this bid except where special requirements are stated elsewhere in the bid; in such cases the special
requirements shall apply. Further, the written contract and/or order with referenced parts and
attachments shall constitute the entire agreement and no other terms and conditions in any document,
acceptance, or acknowledgement shall be effective or binding unless expressly agreed to in writing by the
contracting authority.
DEVIATIONS, EXCEPTIONS OR ALTERNATES
Deviations, exceptions or alternates from terms, conditions, or specifications shall be described fully, on
Contractor’s letterhead, signed, and attached to the Invitation for Bid. In the absence of such statement,
the bid shall be accepted as in strict compliance with all terms, conditions, and specifications and the
Contractor shall be held liable. Contractors are cautioned to avoid making deviations and exceptions to
the specifications, which may result in rejection of their bid. If deviations, exceptions or alternates are
submitted, it is the County of Winnebago Director of Purchasing’s sole and final decision whether
specifications have been met and will be considered for award.
ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTALS
Facsimile and/or e-mail transmitted bids will not be accepted by the County of Winnebago. In addition,
the County of Winnebago will not transmit facsimile specifications to the Contractor/Bidder.
END OF REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDING AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
ADDENDUM AND SUPPLEMENT TO THE QUOTE
If it becomes necessary or advisable to revise any part of this bid or if additional data is necessary to enable
the exact interpretation of provisions of this bid, revisions will be provided in the form of an Addendum.
In the event that any addenda to this bid are issued, a public posting a minimum of 7 days will be adhered
to, and could result in a revised date for the opening of this quote.
Addendum information is available at the County’s website http://wincoil.gov We strongly suggest that
you check for any addenda a minimum forty-eight hours (48) in advance of the quote deadline.
APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES
Contractor hereby certifies that all services and/or materials used or performed conform to all articles and
sections of all current applicable OSHA, National Building Codes, IDOT, Federal, State and other relevant
codes. Workmanship, disposal of materials shall conform to all local applicable codes and ordinances.
CANCELLATION
The County of Winnebago reserves the right to cancel any contract in whole or in part without penalty
due to failure of the contractor to comply with terms, conditions and specifications of a contract.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION
The Contractor certifies, by submission of this bid or acceptance of this contract, that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. It further agrees by
submitting this quote that it will include this clause without modification in all lower tier transactions,
solicitations, quotes, contracts, and subcontracts. Where the Bidder/contractor or any lower tier
participant is unable to certify to this statement, it shall attach an explanation to this solicitation.
Additionally, for all new contractors and vendors to be paid, the Purchasing Department will review the
Federal and State Excluded Parties List System prior to requesting the vendor be created in the County
accounting system.
CHANGES
The County of Winnebago reserves the right to make any desired change in the specifications after the
same shall have been put under contract; but the change so made, with the price to be added or deducted
from the contract price, therefore, shall be agreed upon in advance between County and the successful
Bidder.
The Purchasing Department shall issue to the successful Contractor a written change order to the original
contract, agreement or purchase order; such change orders shall be binding upon both parties thereto
and shall in no way invalidate or make void the terms of the original contract not modified by such change.
COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
The successful Contractor must not commence any billable work prior to the County's execution of the
contract, issuance of a purchase order, Notice to Proceed, or until all required documents have been
submitted. Work done prior to these circumstances shall be at the Contractor's risk and not allowed.
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COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
All services, work and materials that in any manner affect the production, sale, or payment for the product
or service contained herein must comply with all Federal, State, County and Municipal laws, statutes,
regulations, codes, ordinances and executive orders in effect now or later and whether or not they appear
in this document, including those specifically referenced herein. The successful Contractor must be
authorized to do business in the State of Illinois, and must be able to produce a Certificate of Good
Standing with the State of Illinois upon request.
Bidder/Contractor must obtain all licenses, certificates and other authorizations required in connection
with the performance of its obligations hereunder, and Bidder/Contractor must require any and all
subcontractors to do so. Failure to do so is an event of disqualification and/or default and may result in
the denial of this quote and/or termination of any award.
In the event Federal or State funds are being used to fund this contract, additional certifications, attached
as addenda, will be required. Lack of knowledge on the part of the Contractor will in no way be cause for
release of this obligation. If the County becomes aware of violation of any laws on the part of the
Contractor, it reserves the right to reject any quotes, cancel any contract and pursue any other legal
remedies deemed necessary.
DISPUTES
In case of disputes as to whether or not an item or service, quoted or delivered meets specifications, the
decision of the Director of Purchasing, or authorized representative shall be final and binding to all parties.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Any responses and supporting documents submitted in response to a quote will be subject to disclosure
under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The County will assume that all information provided in a
quote is open to inspection or copying by the public unless clearly marked with the appropriate exception
that applies under the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, if providing documents that you believe
fall under an exception to the Freedom of Information Act, please submit both an un-redacted copy along
with a redacted copy which has all portions redacted that you deem to fall under a Freedom of Information
Act exception.
INDEMNITY
The Contractor shall, at all times, fully indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the County of Winnebago
and their officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims and demands, actions,
causes of action, and cost and fees of any character whatsoever made by anyone whomsoever on account
of or in any way growing out of the performance of this contract by the Contractor and its employees, or
because of any act or omission, neglect or misconduct of the Contractor, its employees and agents or its
subcontractors including, but not limited to, any claims that may be made by the employees themselves
for injuries to their person or property or otherwise, and any claims that may be made by the employees
themselves or by the Illinois Department of Labor for the Bidder’s violation of the Illinois Prevailing Wage
Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.). Such indemnity shall not be limited by reason of the enumeration of any
insurance coverage or bond herein provided. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting
the County of Winnebago and their officers, agents, or its employees, from defending through the
selection and use of their own agents, attorneys and experts, any claims, actions or suits brought against
them. The Contractor shall likewise be liable for the cost, fees and expenses incurred in the County of
Winnebago’s or the Contractor’s defense of any such claims, actions, or suits. The Contractor shall be
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