2026 Sewer Lining Project

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	May 13, 2026
Due:	Jun 1, 2026
Agency:	Fox Lake village
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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Village of Fox Lake

STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTIES OF LAKE AND MCHENRY

NOTICE TO BIDDERS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND PROPOSAL

FOR

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE

2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT

BID DUE DATE: June 1, 2026 BID

BOND:

5% OF BID AMOUNT

PREVAILING WAGE ACT APPLIES: ☒

Date: May 13, 2026

2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT

INVITATION FOR BIDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDING

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO BID FORM

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

INSURANCE AND BOND SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROVISIONS

CONTRACT FORMS

AGREEMENT

PAY REQUEST

CHANGE ORDER

WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE

ATTACHMENTS

LOCATION MAPS AND DETAILS

BID FORMS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE BID

Exhibit A

Bid Bond

Exhibit B

Proposal/Schedule of Prices

Exhibit C

References and Additional Information Form

Exhibit D

Compliance Certifications Form

Exhibit E

Bid Certifications and Signature Form

2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Village of Fox Lake is soliciting bids for the 2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT. The proposed improvements

include: Sanitary sewer cleaning & televising, Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) lining, manhole lining, and other

necessary and incidental work.

The bid documents will be available on the Village’s website on May 13, 2026. Questions are due to

wirchs@foxlake.org no later than 4.00p.m. (CST) on May 22, 2026. Questions will be answered via

addendum and posted on the Village’s website no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026. (CST).

Sealed proposals are due and will be received at the Village of Fox Lake Village Hall: 66 Thillen Drive, Fox

Lake, IL 60020 until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, June 1st, 2026.

All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope titled “Bid for 2026 Sewer Lining Project” on forms

furnished by the Village of Fox Lake which may be obtained at the Village of Fox Lake at 66 Thillen Drive,

Fox Lake, IL 60020 and on the Village website located at: http://www.foxlake.org/bids. The Village of Fox

Lake reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.

☒ IF CHECKED or specified in the Contract Specifications, THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE ILLINOIS

PREVAILING WAGE ACT, 820 ILCS 130, and Contractors shall comply with all requirements of the

Prevailing Wage Act. Prevailing wage rates and certified payroll requirements are available at the Illinois

Department of labor website at the following location: www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-

Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx.

The Village, in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will

affirmatively ensure that the contract(s) entered into pursuant to this Notice will be awarded to the

successful Bidders without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, familial status or national origin. The Village reserves the right to

reject any or all submittals or to accept the submittal(s) deemed most advantageous to the Village.

Dated at Fox Lake, Illinois, 13th day of May, 2026.

2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS/REQUIRMENETS FOR BIDDING

Read the following instructions carefully before submitting any bid. Failure to follow these instructions and the

rules may result in the rejection of your bid. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive

minor or immaterial irregularities, informalities, or technicalities, to advertise for new bids, or to request

confirmation or clarification from any bidder regarding a bid.

EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF THE WORK. The bidder shall, before submitting a bid

on any contract item, carefully examine the provisions of the contract documents for bidding and all contract

documents referenced therein that comprise the contract. The bidder shall inspect in detail the site of the

proposed work, investigate, and become familiar with all the local conditions affecting the contract and the

detailed requirements for construction.

ADDENDA. Addenda are written instruments issued by the issuing agency prior to the date for receipt of

proposals, which modify or interpret the Bid by addition, deletions, clarifications, or corrections. All addenda so

issued shall become part of the bid documents. Any and all changes to the specifications/plans are valid only if

they are included by written addendum to all Bidders. No interpretation of the meaning of the plans,

specifications, or other contract documents will be made orally.

If required, all addenda will be emailed to bidder if a Notice of Intent to Bid has been completed and submitted

to the Contact Person. In addition, all addenda will be posted on the issuing agency’s website. Each Bidder must

acknowledge receipt of any addenda by indicating on the Bid form. Each Bidder, by acknowledging receipt of

any addenda, is responsible for the contents of the addenda and any changes to the bid therein. Failure to

acknowledge any addenda may cause the bid to be rejected. Failure of the bidder to receive any such addendum

or interpretation shall not relieve the bidder from obligation under this Bid as submitted.

INTERPRETATION OR CORRECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS. Bidders shall promptly notify the Village of any

ambiguity, inconsistency, or error that they discover upon examination of the bidding documents.

Interpretations, corrections, and changes will be made by addendum. It is understood and agreed that the unit

quantities given in these specifications are approximate only, and the contractor shall verify these quantities

before bidding as no claim shall be made against the Village on, or account of, any excess or deficiency in the same.

Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a bid that all addenda have been received and are acknowledged

in the bid

CLARIFICATIONS. Should the Bidder require any additional information about this Bid, e-mail any questions by

the deadline stated in the Notice to Bidders. Response to these questions will be made by means of an

addendum. Only the Director of Public Works (or his/her designee) from the issuing agency has the authority to

issue an addendum. Failure to request an interpretation constitutes a waiver to later claim that ambiguities or

misunderstandings caused by a bidder to improperly submit a bid.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR BIDDING. Contract documents for bidding include the Invitation for Bids,

Specifications, Plan, Drawings, Proposal, Contract and Contract, and other documents specified in the Contract.

The Specifications include the General Conditions, Insurance and Bonding Requirements, Project Specific Special

Provisions, and Technical Specifications. The Contract Documents may be separate or combined into one

document. Contract Documents for bidding applicable to the work advertised in this invitation may be examined

at Fox Lake Public Works Department.

CONTRACT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS. If applicable to the project, a summary description of each contract item

INSTUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT

included in the Invitation for Bids below is given following these instructions by item numbers and bids shall be

submitted by item number. The summary description provided for the proposed work, quantities, and time for

completion for each item are for information only and are subject to the terms published in the contract

documents for bidding.

PREPARATION OF BIDS. The Bidder must prepare the bid on the attached bid forms. Unless otherwise stated,

all blank spaces on the bid form or pages must be filled in. The Village will not be liable for any costs incurred by

Bidders in replying to this invitation for bids.

ALTERNATES: If an “or equal” designation is specified in the documents, then the trade name used is solely for

the purpose of setting minimum standards of quality and performance and are not to be construed as

exclusionary. Bidders are encouraged to contact the Contact Person prior to the bid due date for the purpose

of clarifying specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS. Reference to brand names and numbers is meant to be descriptive, not restrictive, unless

otherwise specified. Bids on equivalent items will be considered, provided the Bidder clearly states exactly

what is proposed to be furnished, including complete specifications. Unless the Bidder specifies otherwise, it is

understood the Bidder is offering a referenced brand item as specified or is bidding as specified when no brand

is referenced and does not propose to furnish an “equal.” The Village reserves the right to determine whether

a substitute offer is equivalent to and meets the standard of quality indicated by the brand name and number.

VARIANCES. Each Bidder must state or list by reference any variations to specifications, terms and/or

conditions set forth herein with its bid.

BID PRICING: Either a unit price, lump sum price, or a "no-bid" must be stated for each and every item and

must be either typed in or written in ink. The Village shall hold the successful bidder to bid pricing. Work shall

be paid based on the actual quantity of work installed multiplied by the unit price in the bid. Any additional

work to complete the proposed improvements shall be considered incidental and will not be paid separately

by the Village. Freight is all inclusive unless otherwise stated. The Village will not accept any fuel surcharges.

BID BOND: Each separate bid must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or a cashier's check, drawn

on a bank authorized to do business in Illinois, in a dollar amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the sum

of the computed total amount of the bid or five hundred dollars ($500), whichever is greater.

SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: Bidder shall submit a sealed bid delivered to the location and by the time specified in the

Notice to Bidders. Sealed Bid envelopes are to be clearly marked with the Bidder’s name and project name.

Bidder’s may only submit one (1) bid, multiple bids will not be accepted. If the proposal is accepted and the

bidder is declared “not responsive,” it is hereby agreed that the amount of the proposal guaranty will become

the property of the Village and shall be considered as payment of damages due to the delay and other causes

suffered by the Village because of the failure to adhere to the procedures required. Otherwise, the bid bond will

become void, or the proposal guaranty check will be returned to the bidder.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS. Bidder may withdraw their bid at any time up until the bid due date and time but may

not withdraw their bid thereafter. When contract approval is required by another agency, such as the Federal

Government or the State of Illinois, no bid shall be withdrawn or canceled for a period of ninety (90) calendar

days.

ERROR IN BIDS. Bidders are cautioned to verify their bids before submission. Negligence on the part of the

respondent in preparing the bid confers no right for withdrawal or modification of the bid after it has been

INSTUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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

Bid Title:	2026 Sewer Lining Project
Category:	2026 Sewer Lining Project
Status:	Open

2026 Sewer Lining Project

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