Village of Oak Park - 2027 Water Service Line Replacement Program - Bid No. 27-101 (2026)
Oak Park villageCity · Oak Park, IL- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 11 days left
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Dan Dillett
- (708) 358-5700
The 30-second brief
The Village of Oak Park seeks qualified contractors to perform on-call lead water service line replacements during the calendar year 2027. The scope covers replacement of water service lines on public and private sides at various locations within Oak Park, Illinois, utilizing Type-K copper tubing, boring, directional drilling, and open cut methods. Project components include trench backfill, utility location, service connection excavations, meter setting and relocation, hot water heater removal/replacement, drain tile/sewer service line repairs, traffic control, landscape restoration, and CCDD contaminated material testing/disposal. Sealed bids (Bid Number 27-101) are due by November 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, $50,000 contract bond, Illinois plumbing license, prevailing wages, and compliance with EEO and tax compliance affidavits.
Trench backfill, Project management, Private property utility location, Utility conflict pothole, Water main excavation, Parkway excavation, Water service disconnection, Private property water service connection, Open cut water service lines (1", 1-1/2", 2"), Directional drill water service lines (1", 1-1/2", 2"), Water meter relocation, Type L water service lines (3/4", 1"), Hot water heater removal and replacement, Hand dig excavation allowance (5', 6'), Drain tile removal and replacement, Sewer service line removal and replacement, Private property landscape restoration, Contaminated material removal and disposal
Price and other factors considered
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Summary
The Village of Oak Park seeks qualified contractors to perform on-call lead water service line replacements during the calendar year 2027.
The scope covers replacement of water service lines on public and private sides at various locations within Oak Park, Illinois, utilizing Type-K copper tubing, boring, directional drilling, and open cut methods. Project components include trench backfill, utility location, service connection excavations, meter setting and relocation, hot water heater removal/replacement, drain tile/sewer service line repairs, traffic control, landscape restoration, and CCDD contaminated material testing/disposal. Sealed bids (Bid Number 27-101) are due by November 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, $50,000 contract bond, Illinois plumbing license, prevailing wages, and compliance with EEO and tax compliance affidavits.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price and other factors considered
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
18- Trench backfill
- Project management
- Private property utility location
- Utility conflict pothole
- Water main excavation
- Parkway excavation
- Water service disconnection
- Private property water service connection
- Open cut water service lines (1", 1-1/2", 2")
- Directional drill water service lines (1", 1-1/2", 2")
- Water meter relocation
- Type L water service lines (3/4", 1")
- Hot water heater removal and replacement
- Hand dig excavation allowance (5', 6')
- Drain tile removal and replacement
- Sewer service line removal and replacement
- Private property landscape restoration
- Contaminated material removal and disposal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid bond
- Bid form
- Bidder certification
- Tax compliance affidavit
- Organization of bidding firm
- M/W/DBE status and EEO report
- Submit to
- Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Oak Park, IL
- Reported agency
- Village of Oak Park
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Oak Park village?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 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: Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302. For questions, contact Dan Dillett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Oak Park village 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 Bid 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 Dan Dillett at (708) 358-5700. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Trench backfill, Project management, Private property utility location, Utility conflict pothole, Water main excavation, Parkway excavation, Water service disconnection, Private property water service connection, Open cut water service lines (1", 1-1/2", 2"), Directional drill water service lines (1. 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: "Price and other factors considered" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Oak Park village?
All active and historical solicitations from Oak Park village are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Oak Park village regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 25, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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 bond, Bid form, Bidder certification, Tax compliance affidavit, Organization of bidding firm, M/W/DBE status and EEO report. Review the full document from Oak Park village for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oak Park, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
