2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program
ID: Bid 26-021
• State: Illinois
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The City of Elgin, Illinois is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program. This program aims to conduct hydro-excavation work at the water service b-box for approximately 350 properties throughout the city. It is part of the city's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve its water service infrastructure.
Work Details
The scope of work includes hydro-excavation at the water service b-box of approximately 350 properties, along with all other appurtenant work and materials necessary to complete the project as specified in the bid documents. Specific tasks include potholing existing water services at various locations such as grass areas, HMA driveways, and PCC. The quantities required are:
- 330 units for grass areas
- 5 units for HMA driveways
- 15 units for PCC
- 10 units for potholing at mains
- 25 square yards of cold patch
- 25 units for water service b-boxes.
The successful bidder must provide a Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the total contract price and comply with prevailing wage laws.
Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to be completed by November 13, 2026, with all punch list items finalized by June 1, 2027.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed throughout the City of Elgin, Illinois.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit an original bid bond amounting to 5% of the original bid amount by noon on June 25, 2026. They must comply with labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents, pay prevailing wages, provide certified payrolls during the project duration, and adhere to the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance and Residency Requirements. Additionally, bidders are required to submit a list of qualified references upon request.
The City of Elgin, Illinois is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the 2026 Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program. This program aims to conduct hydro-excavation work at the water service b-box for approximately 350 properties throughout the city. It is part of the city's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve its water service infrastructure.
Work Details
The scope of work includes hydro-excavation at the water service b-box of approximately 350 properties, along with all other appurtenant work and materials necessary to complete the project as specified in the bid documents. Specific tasks include potholing existing water services at various locations such as grass areas, HMA driveways, and PCC. The quantities required are:
- 330 units for grass areas
- 5 units for HMA driveways
- 15 units for PCC
- 10 units for potholing at mains
- 25 square yards of cold patch
- 25 units for water service b-boxes.
The successful bidder must provide a Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the total contract price and comply with prevailing wage laws.
Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to be completed by November 13, 2026, with all punch list items finalized by June 1, 2027.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed throughout the City of Elgin, Illinois.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit an original bid bond amounting to 5% of the original bid amount by noon on June 25, 2026. They must comply with labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents, pay prevailing wages, provide certified payrolls during the project duration, and adhere to the Elgin Responsible Bidders Ordinance and Residency Requirements. Additionally, bidders are required to submit a list of qualified references upon request.
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Agency
Opportunity Type
Invitation to Bid
Opportunity ID
Bid 26-021
Response Deadline
June 25, 2026
Due in 16 Days
Date Posted
June 5, 2026
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
Optional pre-bid meeting for all general contractors issuing a bid will be held at 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8382765568
Q&A Deadline
Questions regarding the bidding process or bidding software can be directed to Nickon Etminan, Procurement Manager at (847) 931-5606 or nickon.etminan@elginil.gov. Questions regarding the bid package and/or technical questions regarding the scope of work should be addressed to Kristen Meehan at Engineering Enterprises, Inc. at kmeehan@eeiweb.com no later than June 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
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Local Vendors
Small Business
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $600,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
On 6/5/26 City of Elgin in Illinois issued Invitation to Bid Water Service Line Hydro Excavation Program with ID Bid 26-021 due 6/25/26.
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