1909 Raw Water Intake Replacement Project

AS of July 5, 2022, the project is anticipated to be awarded on July 25, 2022. Work on this project includes modifications to the existing Evanston Water Treatment Plant, which includes replacement of an existing raw water intake structure and pipeline within Lake Michigan, a new valve vault, and necessary connection piping to the existing shorewells on site, and associated structural, electrical, civil, and mechanical works. The above item shall conform to the Invitation for Bids on file in the Purchasing Office. Parties interested in submitting a bid should contact the Purchasing Office to receive a copy of the bid or electronically. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by bond proceeds from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency WIFIA Program, and by a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). Neither the State of Illinois nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting contract. The procurement will be subject to regulations contained in the Procedures for Issuing Loans from the Public Water Supply Loan Program (35 IAC Part 662), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC 276a through 276a-5) as defined by the United States Department of Labor, the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570), Illinois Works Jobs Program Act Apprenticeship Initiative, and DBE Policy per 40 CFR Part 33, as amended, and the "Use of American Iron and Steel" requirements as contained in Section 436 of H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. This procurement is also subject to the City's policy regarding the increased use of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). The City's policy requires all Bidders to undertake specified affirmative efforts at least thirty (30) days prior to bid opening. The policy is contained in the specifications. Bidders are also required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in 41 CFR 60-4. The City of Evanston (the City) in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that the contract(s) entered into pursuant to this Notice will be awarded to the successful Bidders without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, familial status or national origin. The City of Evanston reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or to accept the submittal(s) deemed most advantageous to the City. Each Bidder shall be required to submit with their bid a disclosure of ownership interest statement form in accordance with the provisions of City Code Section 1-18-1 et seq. Failure to submit such information will result in the disqualification of such bid.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation, Geotechnical Investigations, Subsurface Drilling and Sampling.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows, Hardware, Glazing.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Flooring, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Safety Specialties, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Laboratory Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Lifts.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Air Terminal Units.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Video Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Wastewater Utility Pumping Stations, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.
Division 40 -	Process Integration, Water Process Piping, Instrumentation and Control for Process Systems.
Division 41 -	Material Processing and Handling Equipment, Bulk Material Processing Equipment, Bulk Material Conveying Equipment, Bulk Material Feeders, Conveyors, Cranes and Hoists.
Division 44 -	Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Common Work Results for Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Air Pollution Control, Noise Pollution Control, Odor Control, Odor Treatment Equipment, Water Pollution Control Equipment, Water Pollution Containment and Cleanup Equipment, Solid Waste Control and Reuse, Waste Thermal Processing Equipment, Fluidized Bed Combustion Equipment, Rotary Kiln Incinerators, Pyrolysis Equipment, Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste Incinerators, Heat Recovery Equipment for Waste Thermal Processing, Synthesis Gas Cleanup and Handling Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment, Common Work Results for Water and Wastewater Equipment, Water and Wastewater Preliminary Treatment Equipment, Water and Wastewater Chemical Feed Equipment, Water and Wastewater Clarification and Mixing Equipment, Water and Wastewater Secondary Treatment Equipment, Water and Wastewater Advanced Treatment Equipment, Water and Wastewater Residuals Handling and Treatment.