South Main Lift Station Access Improvements, Capital Project No. 2525

This contract is a straight‑price, unit‑price construction project to improve access to the South Main lift station in Rockford, Illinois. The work includes earth excavation, placement of a Type B aggregate base course, hot‑mix asphalt binder and surface courses, site restoration with seeding, and installation of perimeter erosion control measures. The awardee is N‑Trak Group, LLC, a local contractor with experience in HMA paving and site work. The project must be completed by mid‑November 2024, with liquidated damages of $300 per day for late performance. Key compliance requirements include prevailing‑wage reporting, ADA compliance, OSHA safety standards, and various Illinois public‑works statutes. • Scope: Excavation, base course, binder & surface HMA, restoration, erosion control. • Value: Approximately $550 k based on unit prices and quantities. • Timeline: Bids opened Sep 10 2024, award expected Sep 23 2024, completion deadline Nov 15 2024. • Requirements: Bid bond (10 % of bid), performance bond (100 % of contract), insurance minimums, certification of clean demolition debris, and proof of apprenticeship participation if requested.