Traffic Court Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the work must be completed within 40 working days. bidders are advised that the work must be completed within 40 working days.

The contractor shall possess a class a contractors license at the time this contract is awarded. The contractor shall possess a class a contractors license at the time this contract is awarded.

No prebid meeting is scheduled for this project. No prebid meeting is scheduled for this project.

Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Any such inquiries or questions, submitted after bid opening, will not be treated as a bid protest. Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Any such inquiries or questions, submitted after bid opening, will not be treated as a bid protest.

The engineers estimate for this work is: 426, 455. he engineers estimate for this work is: 426, 455.

The bid notice states that responses to this request for information are due by 5:00 p. m. on June 12, 2026.

The bid notice states that vendors must have a state vendor number to be eligible to submit a response online. To obtain a state vendor number, visit www. ***. *. * and select new vendor registration.

The bid notice states that vendors must begin work within ten 10 days of the notice to proceed, and the project must be completed by September 18, 2026. The notice also specifies that for certain repairs like binder placement and surface course placement, it must be done within 5 calendar days of pavement disturbance, with additional charges for delays. For concrete removals, all concrete repairs must be completed within 21 calendar days at each location.

The City of Rockford intends to comply with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Awarded vendors will be paid upon submission of invoices to City of Rockford Accounts Payable. The notice also mentions that the city reserves the right to withhold payment due to the awarded vendor until the vendor complies with certain provisions, such as the prevailing wage act and certified payroll requirements.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a warranty period for the completed work.

The City generally awards contracts on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, but may choose to award on a per-item basis. The bid notice also mentions that the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to approval by the department.

Bidders bidding on any City of Rockford construction projects for CIP capital improvement projects must be prequalified with the State of Illinois according to section 102 of the standard specifications for road and bridge construction of the Illinois Department of Transportation. The notice also mentions that IDOT prequalified status is a requirement.

The bid notice outlines several penalties, including liquidated damages for overruns in contract time, a $1,000 per additional calendar day charge for specific delays in pavement placement and concrete repairs, and potential debarment for up to three years for violations of contract terms, false information, or failure to comply with contract conditions. Failure to furnish required bonds within the specified time may result in bid rejection and retention of the bid deposit as liquidated damages.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. However, it states that bidders should carefully examine the project sites to eliminate misconceptions, verify dimensions, elevations, working conditions, transportation and storage facilities.

Product samples for inlet protection shall be submitted to ownership for approval prior to construction.

Firms wishing to protest bids or awards shall notify the Central Services Manager in writing within seven 7 days after the invitation to bid opening.