North Plant Primary Clarifier and Chlorine Contact Tank Improvements

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	Apr 15, 2026
Due:	May 13, 2026
Agency:	Fox River Water Reclamation District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Fox River Water Reclamation District (the “District”) is accepting sealed Bids for the Primary

Clarifier and Chlorine Contact Tank Improvements (the “Project”) at its North Plant, located at

571 Frazier Ave. Elgin, IL 60123 (the “Project Site”).

The Project consists of: Removal, Disposal, and Replacement of clarifier equipment in three

rectangular primary clarifiers, including but not limited to chains, flights, guides, drives, motors,

weirs, scum troughs, handrails, and outdoor lights. Investigation and lining, repair, or

replacement of primary sludge draw off lines. Mass grading, retaining wall, soil stabilization.

Removal, disposal, and replacement of manual scum troughs in two chlorine contact tanks. All

associated site utility work, grading, paving, electrical, systems integration, etc. to provide fully

functional wastewater treatment plant infrastructure as shown in the plans and specifications.

The anticipated Final Completion date for the Project is Wednesday June 30, 2027.

Sealed Bids will be received until 2 : 0 0 P M Central Time on Wednesday May 13th, 2026, on

forms furnished by the District, at the Administration and Laboratory Building of the Fox River

Water Reclamation District, 1957 North La Fox Street (Route 31), South Elgin, Illinois 60177.

Immediately thereafter, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Each Bid shall be

accompanied by Bid Security in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Bid, payable

to the Fox River Water Reclamation District.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Administration and Laboratory Building of

the Fox River Water Reclamation District, 1957 North La Fox Street (Route 31), South Elgin,

Illinois 60177, on Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time, with a tour of the

Project Site to follow. Additional tours may be requested by contacting Tim Gualandri, District

Engineer, by email at tgualandri@frwrd.com or by telephone at (847) 429-4067.

Bidding Documents may be obtained in person at the District at its Administration and

Laboratory Building, 1957 North La Fox Street (Route 31), South Elgin, Illinois 60177, or may be

mailed or emailed upon request by email at bids@frwrd.com or by telephone at (847) 742 –

2068, line #6. A non-refundable fee of $100.00 in the form of a certified or bank check shall be

required to obtain printed documents. Additional shipping charges may apply for mailed

documents.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, or parts of any and all Bids, to waive any

technical errors or omissions in any Bid, to modify or eliminate the scope of work, to award all

or part of the scope of work, and to accept any Bid in its entirety or any part thereof if, in the

judgment of the District, the best interests of the District will be promoted thereby. Bids shall

not be withdrawn and shall remain subject to acceptance for a period of thirty (30) days after

the Bid opening date. The Project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/1 et

seq., and Fox River Water Reclamation District Ordinance No. 966, “An Ordinance Establishing

Responsible Bidder Requirements on Public Works Projects.”

All questions should be directed to Engineering by email at bids@frwrd.com or by phone at

(847) 742 – 2068, line #6.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Description	Opening Date/Time	Closing Date/Time
Notice to Bidders - Accepting Sealed Bids North Plant Primary Clarifier and Chlorine Contact Tank Improvements	April 15, 2026 10:00 AM	May 13, 2026 2:00 PM

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