Invitation to Bid-Posted Date
Water Service
809 15th Street
EDPL 5-2026
Introduction
The City of Rock Island is requesting bids from contractors for a rehabilitation project at a house located
at 809 15th Street . This owner-occupied property will be undergoing rehabilitation using Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) funds to ameliorate deteriorating and deteriorated conditions. All work shall
be subject to HUD 35.930 and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Contractors who are
interested in this project will need to schedule a site visit with the homeowner, Jamie Garcia, by calling
them at 309-592-7669, prior to submitting the bid. Sealed bids must be received on or before June 12th
by 2 p.m. They shall be addressed and marked as follows.
CED Department
Attn: Jeff Laxton
1528 3rd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
ENCLOSED: 809 15th Street Bid
Bids may be mailed or delivered in person. Late bids shall not be opened. All sealed bids shall be opened
on 6/12/2026 by 2p.m. at City Hall in the CED Department offices. Contractors who have submitted bids
may attend but are not required to do so. A bid tabulation shall be posted online afterward. All
questions shall be directed to the Construction Officer at 309-732-2906.
Scope of Work
The bidder shall submit a project plan using the design standards below that is in compliance with all
applicable HUD, EPA, and State of Illinois regulations as well as all local building and zoning codes. The
plan must include a clear project timeline and budget with line item costs. The contractor shall act as the
general contractor for the project using subcontractors as required. Subcontractors that will be required
should be clearly identified in the project plan.
The water service is currently leaking between the curb box and the House. This project will require a
complete replacement from the main supply to the meter inside the home. The existing service from
the curb box into the basement is galvanized. The leak appears to be in the easement at the curb,
which is most likely to be a lead line. Therefor will require part of the street to be removed to get at
the main for a new connection. Cut off lead line with in 2’ of the main, pinch the tail and solder.
Removal of old existing lead line, replace with new copper that is properly sized to the number of
fixtures in the home. Install new curb box shut off valve, bring the protective casing to finish grade
and install the protective cap. Continue the copper line into the basement with permanent
protection at the penetration through the floor or foundation wall. Install existing water meter on
the new service. Man sand shall be used in the trench in place of backfilling with the dirt. Rock shall
be used for fill in the street compacted in lifts. Clean top soil shall be placed the last 12”and will be
seeded upon completion. Plumbing permit and excavation free paid before work is started.
Alternative specifications shall be considered only if they are clearly justified, cost effective, and meet all
project objectives. The contractor shall have 30 days to complete the work from the date of contract
signing. Change work orders over the course of the project are strongly discouraged.
Bidder Qualifications & Requirements
1. Bidders must be currently licensed with the Illinois Secretary of State, bonded, and insured.
2. Bidders must have or be able to obtain all applicable licenses and permits in addition to meeting
all local, state, and federal requirements to perform requested work. Contractors maybe
required additional plans upon permit submittals.
3. Bidders must have and provide proof of General Liability, Vehicle, and Workers Compensation
Insurances and name the City of Rock Island as a Certificate Holder.
4. Bidders must own or be able to rent sufficient equipment to complete the work.
5. Contractor maybe required to supply additional plans or stamped drawings for a plan
review. Which maybe need to obtain a building permit.
Prevailing Wage Rates
Bidders must adhere to Federal Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates as shown in the attached General
Wage Decision IL20260001, Modification 5. It is the policy of The City of Rock Island that all
Rehabilitation Housing projects will use commercial wage rates, not residential wage rates. Bidders
must complete the attached “Project Wage Rate Sheet” and include it with their bid. It must clearly
identify the wage and fringe benefits of each worker with their job classification. Owner-operators are
not exempt and must pay themselves prevailing wage rates. HUD Form 4010, “Labor Standards
Provisions,” is also attached and provides additional guidance. Finally, a sample certified payroll form is
attached for reference. HUD Form WH-1321 must be visible posted on-site of the project before work
begins. Apprentice certification from the DOL required for all apprentices.
Preparation of Bid
Each bid must be submitted on paper and delivered in a sealed envelope. Said envelope shall be clearly
labeled with “ENCLOSED: 809 15th Street Bid.” The bid must clearly address all requirements as
described above. The cost of the work must be separated into line items with individual costs in addition
to providing a total project cost. Labor costs and material costs must be clearly delineated. The company
name, federal tax ID number, SAMs entity number, contact person, email, phone number, and a date
with signature are all required as well.
Awarding Contracts
The lowest bid shall not automatically guarantee that a contractor will get the work they bid on. Bids
shall be reviewed for pricing, experience, previous work history, references, State Licenses, State
Registration, insurances, bonds, subcontractors, equipment owned, equipment rented, operator
experience, and financial stability. The City at its sole discretion shall decide after a review which
contractor, if any, is responsive to the invitation to bid. All bidding and award procedures undertaken by
the City in regard to this project shall be consistent with the City’s adopted procurement procedures.
Submitted bid prices shall remain valid for 60 days after bid opening.
Bidder Responsibility
Bidders shall keep the bidding process confidential. Each bidder shall be fully acquainted with conditions
relating to the site, the scope of work, any current EPA and HUD regulations pertaining to the work, and
restrictions associated with acceptable execution of requested work. Failure or omission of the bidder to
acquaint themselves with site conditions shall in no way relieve them of any obligation with respect to
their bid or subsequent contract.
Federal, State, and Local Reporting Compliance
The contractor shall provide financial and programmatic information as required by the City of Rock
Island to comply with all Federal, State, and local law reporting requirements. The contractor shall also
adhere to all applicable Federal, State and local regulations including but not limited to the following.
• US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 24 CFR 35
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 40 CFR 745
• US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 29 CFR 1926
Contact Information
The primary contact person for this project is the City’s Construction Officer.
Jeff Laxton
CED Department
1528 3rd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-732-2906
laxton.jeff@rigov.org
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.