Opens August 20 ? Effingham Eiche & Kreke Water Main Replacement ? Notice

Agency:	Effingham city
State:	Illinois
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Posted Date:	Aug 14, 2026
Due Date:	Aug 20, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

CITY OF EFFINGHAM

Effingham Eiche & Kreke Water Main Replacement

General Notice

The City of Effingham (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Effingham Eiche & Kreke Water Main Replacement

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by the office of the City Clerk located at 201 E.

Jefferson, Effingham, IL 62401, until Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time. At that time the

Bids received will be publicly opened and read in the Council Chambers.

The Project includes the following Work:

The work generally consists of furnishing and installation of water system piping, fittings, valves, and

appurtenances for potable water. Installation will consist of 6”-10” PVC RJ Yelomine HDD and 6”-10”

PVC SDR-21 Water Main along design route. Contractor is responsible for installation of the proposed

main as shown on the plans, installing valves, hydrants, casing, fittings, connections, services, service

relocations, lead/galvanize service removal, and disconnections. This work also includes surface

restoration with various pavements and curbing as detailed in the plans and specifications titled “City

of Effingham Eiche & Kreke Water Main Replacement 2026.” The proposed water main is being

installed to replace an existing older and smaller water main.

Additional considerations shall be as detailed and described in the plans and specifications titled “City

of Effingham Eiche & Kreke Water Main Replacement 2026” prepared by Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Provided the Contractor furnishes proof of proper insurance and bonding in a timely manner, it is

anticipated that a Notice of Award of contract will be issued within 30-to-60 days of the date bids are

opened and that a Notice to Proceed will be issued within 10 days of the date of the Notice of Award.

This Project shall reach Substantial Completion by February 28, 2027, and Final Completion by March

30, 2027. Completion dates and requirements are further outlined in the Agreement, document C-520.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

https://www.effinghamil.com/bids-and-tabulations/

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. The designated website will be

updated periodically with addenda and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All

official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated

website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if

any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is also the office of the Engineer for this project:

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

400 W. Jefferson Avenue, Suite A

Effingham, IL 62401

EJCDC® C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.

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Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Monday through Friday

between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Each proposal shall contain the name of every person or firm interested in the same and shall be

accompanied by bid bond, certified check, bank draft, or cashier's check payable to the order of the

Treasurer, City of Effingham, in an amount not less than 5% of the proposal.

The City of Effingham reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive or not waive any informality in the

bids, and to accept any bid which it deems most favorable to the City.

It is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of 45 days from opening thereof or it will be

subject to forfeit the 5% Bid Bond provided with the bid.

It is anticipated that a Notice of Award of a contract will be issued within 30-to-60 days of the date bids

are received and that a Notice to Proceed will be issued within 10 days of the date of the Notice of Award

if contractor provides proper insurance and bonding in a timely manner.

Work on this project is subject to the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130). Prevailing Wages, as

determined by the Illinois Department of Labor and the current Prevailing wage ordinance approved by

the City Council, shall be paid. The contractor shall be responsible for submitting all certified payrolls for

the awarded project and for any subcontractor work to the IDOL website pursuant to Public Act 100-

1177. Work on this project is subject to the Illinois Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Project

Act (820 ILCS 265) as enacted by P.A. 95-0635.

Pre-bid Conference

There will not be a pre-bid conference for this Project.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award,

refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: City of Effingham

By: Steve Miller

Title: City Administrator

Date: 7/21/26

EJCDC® C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.

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