Rockford Public School District No. 205 Carlson ES Walls/Doors/Student Support IFB 26-27
- Due
- Apr 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Casey Ramas
- (815) 484-0739
The 30-second brief
Rockford Public School District No. 205 is soliciting bids for the Carlson ES Walls/Doors/Student Support project under IFB No. 26-27. The scope of work involves construction services for walls, doors, and student support areas at Carlson Elementary School located in Rockford, Illinois. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. at the school site. Requirements include a 5% bid security, 100% performance and payment bonds, and adherence to prevailing wage rates. Bids are due by April 2, 2026, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing both a hard copy and an electronic PDF version on a flash drive.
Bid Offer Form, Bid Security Bond, Bid Rigging Certification, Minority and Women Owned Business Concern Representation, Certificate Regarding Debarment, Certificate Regarding Lobbying, OFAC Compliance, Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, Certified Cleared Employee List, Asbestos Notification, AIA Document A305-1986, Bidders Certifications, Form W-9
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, adherence to technical specifications, price, qualifications, past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, delivery date
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Summary
Rockford Public School District No. 205 is soliciting bids for the Carlson ES Walls/Doors/Student Support project under IFB No. 26-27.
The scope of work involves construction services for walls, doors, and student support areas at Carlson Elementary School located in Rockford, Illinois. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. at the school site. Requirements include a 5% bid security, 100% performance and payment bonds, and adherence to prevailing wage rates. Bids are due by April 2, 2026, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing both a hard copy and an electronic PDF version on a flash drive.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
- Adherence to technical specifications
- Price
- Qualifications
- Past performance
- Financial responsibility
- General reputation
- Experience
- Service capabilities
- Delivery date
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Bid Offer Form
- Bid Security Bond
- Bid Rigging Certification
- Minority and Women Owned Business Concern Representation
- Certificate Regarding Debarment
- Certificate Regarding Lobbying
- OFAC Compliance
- Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Certified Cleared Employee List
- Asbestos Notification
- AIA Document A305-1986
- Bidders Certifications
- Form W-9
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Label
- AIA Document A701-1997
- AIA Document A201-2017
- Prevailing Wage Rates
- Lien Waivers
- Submit to
- Rockford Board of Education, 6th Floor, 501 Seventh St., Rockford, IL 61104
- Scope location
- Rockford, IL
- Reported agency
- Rockford Public School District No. 205
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Rockford SD 205?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Rockford Board of Education, 6th Floor, 501 Seventh St., Rockford, IL 61104. For questions, contact Casey Ramas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Rockford SD 205 in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Casey Ramas at (815) 484-0739. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Offer Form, Bid Security Bond, Bid Rigging Certification, Minority and Women Owned Business Concern Representation, Certificate Regarding Debarment, Certificate Regarding Lobbying, OFAC Compliance, Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, Certified Cleared Employee List, Asbestos Notificatio. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, adherence to technical specifications, price, qualifications, past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Rockford SD 205?
All active and historical solicitations from Rockford SD 205 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Rockford SD 205 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Label, AIA Document A701-1997, AIA Document A201-2017, Prevailing Wage Rates, Lien Waivers. Review the full document from Rockford SD 205 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Rockford, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.