Mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 7th, 2026, at 11:00 am. Bids accepted until July 30th, 2026, at 11:00 am. Questions due by July 14th, 2026. Bids must be submitted in writing. Illinois Preference Act applies. Prevailing wage applies. Performance bond and bid bond may be required. Vendor must comply with EEO laws and ordinances. City reserves the right to accept or reject any bids.
Bids will be accepted until July 30, 2026, at 11:00 am. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused.
The city of Rockford intends to comply with the local government prompt payment act. The awarded vendor will be paid upon submission of invoices to: City of Rockford Accounts Payable, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL ****.
The city generally awards contracts on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. However, the city may choose to award on a per item basis.
Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 7th, 2026, at 11:00 am. For construction projects, bidders must be prequalified with the State of Illinois.
Failure to comply with contract terms may result in the city barring the vendor from bidding for up to three years. Failure to furnish a required performance bond may result in the bid deposit being retained as liquidated damages.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the City Yards Administration Building located at 523 S Central Ave on July 7th, 2026, at 11:00 am.
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.
Late bids and proposals will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified. Failure to complete required EEO certifications or workforce data forms will result in disqualification.
