Winnebago County - Purchasing Department
404 Elm Street Room 202
Rockford, Illinois 61101
(815)319-4380 Purchasing@purchasing.wincoil.gov
INVITATION TO BID: WINNEBAGO COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
FENCE AND BRICK WALL FOR GENERATOR ENCLOSURE
INVITATION
FOR BID:
ISSUE DATE:
IFB DUE DATE:
NUMBER OF
COPIES:
BOND
REQUIREMENT:
26B-2472
05/06/2026
05/27/2026 AT 10:00 A.M. (CST)
SUBMIT ONE (1) ORIGINAL BID AND ONE (1) COPY
NONE
You are hereby invited to submit your Bid for WINNEBAGO COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION
CENTER FENCE AND BRICK WALL FOR GENERATOR ENCLOSURE for the County of Winnebago.
The completed original Bid solicitation, and the required number of copies, must be received in
a sealed envelope that has your name and address in the UPPER left corner and the attached Bid
Return Label filled in and attached on the LOWER left corner.
Pre-Bid Meeting – MAY 13 2026 at 10:00 AM
WINNEBAGO COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
5350 NORTHROCK DRIVE
Rockford, IL 61103
Bids must be delivered by the date and time listed under Schedule of Events to:
Winnebago County Purchasing Department
404 Elm Street - Room 202-Rockford, IL 61101
OVERVIEW OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
The County of Winnebago is a unit of local government in the State of Illinois with a current
population of almost 300,000 as estimated by the US Census Bureau, within its 519 square miles.
It is the 7th most populous County in Illinois. The governing body is the County Board, which is
comprised of twenty members. The County has eighteen (18) constructed facilities in various
locations totaling approximately 1,684,230 SF.
BID AWARD CRITERIA
The Base Bid for the Animal Services Additional Floor Drains will be awarded to the lowest
responsive, responsible Bidder/Contractor meeting specifications
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
The County of Winnebago will administer the contract. The successful Bidder will be required to
submit invoices on a monthly basis and must document details upon request justifying the billing.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This is an Invitation for Bid. Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly on the Bid Opening Due
Date and Time.
WHERE TO FIND THE SOLICIATION AND ANY ADDENDA
The solicitation and any addenda can be obtained at the County’s official site for all Bids:
https://wincoil.gov/departments/purchasing-department
SUBMISSION DATE AND TIME
No later than 10:00 AM (CST) on May 27, 2026— Bids received after the submittal time will be
rejected. (Refer to Schedule of Events)
CONTACT PERSON: Kathy Clausen, Purchasing Coordinator purchasing@purchasing.wincoil.gov
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BID SUMBMITTAL CHECKLIST
1. Submit one (1) Original signed Bid, plus one (1) copy
2. Bid Pricing & Schedule
3. Bid Form
05/06/2026
05/13/2026
IFB Solicitation is made available
Pre-Bid Meeting – MAY 13 2026 at 10:00 AM Winnebago County Juvenile
Justice Center, 5350 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL 61103
05/15/2026 Questions emailed to purchasing@purchasing.wincoil.gov by 4:00 PM
05/20/2026 Questions answered via Addendum sent and posted on website by 4:00 PM
05/27/2026 IFB submittals due by 10:00 AM
4. Responsible Bidder for Public Works Projects – Provide appropriate certificate
5. Business References Form
6. Bidder’s Subcontractor
Form
7. Bid Exception Form
8. Use of the Bid Return Label
SECTION ONE: GENERAL CONDITIONS
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Bidder will comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(Public Law 101-336, 42 USC 12101-12213) and all applicable Federal Regulations under the Act,
including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Bidder must be capable, either as a firm or a team, of providing all services as described
under Specifications and/or Scope of Work (Services) and to maintain those capabilities until
notification of the fact that their submitted Bid was unsuccessful. The selected Bidder must
remain capable of providing all services proposed as described under Specifications and/or
Scope of Work/Services and must maintain those capabilities until the agreement is
successfully finished.
CANCELLATION
The County of Winnebago reserves the right to cancel any Contract in whole or in part without
penalty due to failure of the Bidder to comply with terms, conditions and specifications of their
awarded Contract.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY
EXCLUSION
The Bidder 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 Bid that it will include this clause without modification in all
lower tier transactions, solicitations, bids, contracts, and subcontracts. Where the Bidder or any
lower tier participant is unable to certify to this statement, it shall attach an explanation in their
bid response.
Additionally, for all new Bidder’s and Bidder’s to be paid, the Purchasing Department will review
the Federal and State Excluded Parties List System prior to requesting the Bidder be created in
our 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 Bidder a written change order to the
original contract; 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.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION:
All Bids must be firm for at least 150 calendar days from the Bid Due Date. If for any reason,
a Contract is not executed with the selected Bidder within fourteen days after notice of
recommended award, then the County may recommend the next most responsive and
responsible Bidder. There is no contract until the County’s policies and procedures have
been fulfilled.
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 or until all required documents have been
submitted. Work done prior to these circumstances shall be at the Contractor's risk.
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 Bidder 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.
The Bidder must obtain all licenses, certificates and other authorizations required in connection
with the performance of its obligations hereunder, and Bidder 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 Bid and/or termination of this Agreement.
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 Bidder 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 Bidder, it reserves the right to reject any Bid, cancel any Contract and pursue any
other legal remedies deemed necessary.
COMPLIANCE WITH ILLINOIS STATE LAW
By submitting a response, Bidder certifies that it has obtained all required authorizations,
certifications, and/or licenses required by law to perform the work described herein and
transact business within the State of Illinois. This may include but is not limited to, in the
case of a foreign business corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or
limited liability partnership, authorization from the Illinois Secretary of State to transact
business within the State of Illinois.
COST OF THE BID
Expenses incurred in the preparation of Bids in response to this IFB is the Bidder’s sole
responsibility. There is no expressed or implied obligation by the County to reimburse any
individual or firm for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting Bids, providing additional
information when requested by the County, or for participating in any selection interviews.
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.
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 Bidder’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 Bidder shall be held liable. Bidders 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 Director of Purchasing’s sole
and final decision whether specifications have been met and will be considered for award.
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
Any one or more of the following causes may be considered sufficient for the disqualification
of a Bidder and the rejection of the Bid:
1. Evidence of collusion among Bidders.
2. Lack of competency as revealed by financial, experience, or equipment
3. Lack of responsibility as shown by past work.
4. Uncompleted work under other contracts which, in the judgment of the
County, might hinder or prevent the prompt completion of additional work, if
awarded.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Any responses and supporting documents submitted in response to a Bid will be subject to
disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The County will assume that all
information provided in a Bid 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.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.