2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program

Notice to Bidders

Bid 26-021

2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program

Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Elgin, Illinois (Owner) electronically by the Purchasing

Department, until 3:00 P.M., local time, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, for the City of Elgin’s 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program. The specifications and bidding documents are available for viewing and download for no cost at: https://cityofelgin.ionwave.net/VendorRegistration/PreliminaryInfo.aspx the City of Elgin’s electronic bidding web portal.

An original bid bond (in the amount of 5% of the original bid amount) must be delivered to the City of Elgin Purchasing Department, 150 Dexter Court no later than 12:00 pm on June 25, 2026 , which sum shall be forfeited in case the successful bidder fails to enter into a binding contract and provide a properly executed contract and surety bond within 15 days after the date the contract is awarded by the City. All bid documents shall be uploaded to https://cityofelgin.ionwave.net/CurrentSourcingEvents.aspx

An optional pre-bid meeting for all general contractors issuing a bid will be held at 10:00 AM, local time , Tuesday, June 16, 2026, via Zoom using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8382765568

The scope of work includes but is not limited to hydro-excavation at the water service b-box of approximately 350 properties located throughout the City, and all other appurtenant work and materials necessary to complete the project as set forth in the bid documents.

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price as security for the faithful performance and payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract.

The successful bidder and all sub-contractors shall be required to conform to the labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder shall pay prevailing wage and shall provide certified payrolls to the City for the duration of the project. This project must comply with the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance and Elgin Residency Requirements.

The bidder shall submit, if requested by the City, a list of qualified references for projects of similar size and scope of this project. Proposals withdrawn may not be resubmitted at the same letting.

Each bidder shall satisfy the City as to their ability, financially or otherwise, to carry out the work. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive technicalities and any informality in any bid.

Questions regarding the bidding process or bidding software can be directed to Nickon Etminan, Procurement Manager at (847) 931-5606 or nickon.etminan@elginil.gov . Questions regarding this bid package and/or technical questions regarding the scope of work should be addressed to Kristen Meehan at Engineering Enterprises, Inc. at kmeehan@eeiweb.com no later than no later than June 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Dated: June 5, 2026

Nickon Etminan

Procurement Manager

City of Elgin