Active SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · CITY OF NAPERVILLE, IL

    EU Electric Equipment Painting

    Issued by City of Naperville, IL
    cityInvitation For BidCity of Naperville, ILSol. 282122
    Open · 9d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    9
    due Aug 14, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 16, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    238190
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Naperville seeks bids for electric equipment painting services including welding, patching, prepping, and painting of substation and distribution electrical equipment. Contract term through 2027 with renewal options. Bidders must have 10+ years experience and comply with safety and prevailing wage laws. Virtual pre-bid meeting and electronic bid submission required.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    282122
    Type / RFx
    Invitation For Bid
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    July 16, 2026
    Due Date
    August 14, 2026
    NAICS Code
    238190AI guide
    Agency
    City of Naperville, IL

    Description

    The bid will establish service rates and material rates/material markup percentage/material discount percentage that are all inclusive (i.e. no additional fuel surcharges, shipping fees, etc.). Estimated quantities are for bid purposes only. Total quantities shall be determined by the City of Naperville Department of Electric Utility based upon actual need .

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26-159
    • Department: Public Utilities (Electric) | DPU-E
    • Department Head: Brian Groth (Director of Electric Utility)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-27T17:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-07-28T17:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-07-23T15:30:00.000Z — Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216938517484064?p=B4HvC5KR6IOA6ktRdb Meeting ID: 216 938 517 484 064 Passcode: wb6ci3ah ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 630-733-1095,,375115340# United States, Big Rock Find a local number Phone conference ID: 375 115 340# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Timeline
      Release Bid Date / Advertised:July 16, 2026
      Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory):July 23, 2026, 10:30am

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      Question Submission Deadline:July 27, 2026, 12:00pm
      Question Response Deadline:July 28, 2026, 12:00pm
      Bid Opening:August 14, 2026, 2:00pm
    • Description of Work

      Contractor shall perform all Work in accordance with this Contract. Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, tools, and labor which is reasonably and properly inferable and necessary for the proper completion of the Work, whether specifically indicated in this Contract.The bid will establish service rates and material rates/material markup percentage/material discount percentage that are all inclusive (i.e. no additional fuel surcharges, shipping fees, etc.). Estimated quantities are for bid purposes only. Total quantities shall be determined by the City of Naperville Department of Electric Utility based upon actual need.

    • General Terms and Conditions and Instructions to Bidders

      THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH FOLLOW APPLY TO ALL PURCHASES AND BECOME A DEFINITE PART OF EACH FORMAL INVITATION TO BID, PURCHASE ORDER, OR CONTRACT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. BY SUBMITTING A BID, THE BIDDER AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. BIDDERS OR THEIR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO FULLY INFORM THEMSELVES OF THE CONDITIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING BIDS, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE AT THE BIDDER'S OWN RISK AND HE CANNOT SECURE RELIEF ON THE PLEA OF ERROR.

       

       

    • BIDDING PROCEDURES

      The first three items must be performed by the bidder in order for the bid submittal to qualify for consideration by the City.

    • Project Overview

      The bid will establish service rates and material rates/material markup percentage/material discount percentage that are all inclusive (i.e. no additional fuel surcharges, shipping fees, etc.). Estimated quantities are for bid purposes only. Total quantities shall be determined by the City of Naperville Department of Electric Utility based upon actual need .

      Title: EU Electric Equipment Painting

      Bid No:  26-159

      Bid Due Date/Time: Friday, August 14, 2026, 2:00 pm

    • Definitions

      “Contractor” means the company, employees, or agents proposing to provide rehabilitation services to the City of Naperville. “City” shall mean the City of Naperville, its employees, or agents.

    • Pre-Bid Meeting

      A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30 am virtually via Microsoft Teams.This is your only opportunity to speak directly with staff from the Public Utilities (Electric) | DPU-E regarding the project. 

      Microsoft Teams meeting

      Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216938517484064?p=B4HvC5KR6IOA6ktRdb

      Meeting ID: 216 938 517 484 064

      Passcode: wb6ci3ah


      Need help? | System reference

      Dial in by phone

      +1 630-733-1095,,375115340# United States, Big Rock

      Find a local number

      Phone conference ID: 375 115 340#

      For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

    • Preparation of Bid

      Bidders are responsible for becoming familiar with all conditions, instructions, and contract documents governing this bid and shall inspect the site and conditions pertinent to the work involved. Submission of a bid will be considered specific evidence of having performed the above. Failure to make such an inspection shall not excuse the Contractor from performance of the duties and obligations imposed under the terms of the contract. Once the award has been made, failure to have read all the conditions, instructions, and specifications of this contract shall not be cause to alter the original contract or to request additional compensation.

    • Questions During the Bid Process

      All questions concerning this bid shall be submitted in writing prior to the question due date.  The deadline for questions is Monday, July 27, 202612:00 pm If required, a written response in the form of an addendum will be issued no later than Tuesday, July 28, 202612:00 pm.  No contact with the Public Utilities (Electric) | DPU-Eshall be made during the bid process.  Questions asked after the deadline are not guaranteed a response.

    • Contact Information

      Shanel Gayle, Procurement Officer

      gayles@naperville.il.us

    • Bidding Forms

      Bids must be accompanied by an Affidavit of Compliance, provided in this package, and shall be submitted on the forms provided or in an identical format typed by the bidder, properly signed in the appropriate places, and submitted electronically via the City’s e-bidding service.

    • Virtual Bid Opening

      To attend the Virtual Bid Opening on your computer or mobile app: Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 630-733-1095. Phone Conference ID: 146 781 798# approximately 5 minutes prior to the Due Date/Time. Attendees should join approximately 5 minutes prior to the Due Date/Time.

      Due at Bid Opening:

      • Affidavit of Compliance
      • Bid Worksheet
      • Bid Deposit (10% of Total Bid)
      • References
      • Subcontractor Bid Form

      Due Before Award:

      • Certificate of Insurance (with signed endorsements)
      • Performance and Labor and Material bond
      • Substance Abuse Prevention Program

      Due within thirty (30) days of Award:

      • Contractors Safety Checklist (before work begins)

      If you choose not to respond, please select NO BID on https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/naperville.

    • Bid Security Deposit

      When a bid deposit is required as indicated on the Invitation to Bid, each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond signed by a surety company authorized to do business in Illinois. For construction projects the bid deposit shall be in an amount equal to at least 10% of the amount of the bid. Any bid deposit shall be in an amount equal as indicated in the Invitation to Bid.

    • Disclaimer Document Distribution

      The City of Naperville Procurement Services and its e-Procurement Portal  https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/naperville are the only authorized sources of solicitation documents.  Solicitation documents and forms obtained from any other source may be an incomplete set of documents. Reproduction of these documents without the express permission of the City of Naperville is prohibited.

    • Civic Access Portal for Vendors

      The City of Naperville has developed a new portal for vendors to register and update existing information within Civic Access. The City of Naperville will only accept vendor forms from vendors currently working with the Procurement and/or Accounts Payable teams. It will allow you to:

      • Register as a new vendor.
      • Sign up for ACH payments.
      • Update existing vendor information (e.g. new mailing address, new TIN/W9, new banking information).

      How do I register?

        1. To create an account, please visit the City of Naperville Civic Access portal
        2. Once you have created an account, submit your vendor information Accounts Payable – Vendor Form Submission application. Vendors can find step-by-step instructions in the Knowledge Center. An accounts payable staff member will verify your submission and follow up if there are any questions on your submission. 
        3. Please send an email message to FSDAccountsPayable@naperville.il.us for assistance if needed.
    • Submission of Bids

      This is an “electronic bid,” meaning that bids must be submitted via the City’s e-bidding service, OpenGov, in electronic format.  All bids submitted must be received electronically via the City’s e-bidding service before the time specified for opening the bid. A link to the City’s e-bidding service is available on the City’s website at https://www.naperville.il.us/government/city-finances/purchasing-and-bids/.

      Downloading documents and submitting bids requires registration with OpenGov.  If you aren’t already a member, you can get a FREE SUBSCRIPTION to the City of Naperville account by going to https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Any incomplete submittals may be rejected as non-responsive.

      The Procurement Manager, or their designated agent, will decide when the specified time for the bid opening has arrived (as determined by the clock on the e-bidding system), and bids will be opened precisely at the assigned time. Formal sealed bids, amendments thereto, or requests for withdrawal of bids after the time specified for the bid opening will not be considered.

       

    • Addendum

      Bidders shall acknowledge the receipt of any addendum interpreting the specifications.

    • Samples

      Samples or drawings requested shall be delivered free of charge with the bid. Rejected samples shall be removed by the bidder at his own expense after the bid opening. Accepted samples will be retained during the life of the contract.

    • No Bid Response

      In the event you cannot submit a bid, please submit the no bid section within the City’s e-procurement platform.

    • Licenses and Permitting

      Where required, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, or certifications required to conduct business in the City of Naperville and essential for supporting the bid scope and successful project results. Some licenses may be obtainable through the City Clerk’s Office and shall be provided at the time of bid submittal. The Contractor shall supply copies of all required licenses upon award.

    • Questions

      All questions concerning the bid shall be submitted to the Procurement Services Team. Questions requiring a clarification or interpretation of the specifications shall be submitted to the Procurement Department in writing at least five working days prior to the bid opening so that the Procurement Department can issue a written response to all bidders in the form of an addendum. Whenever the answer to a question is contained in the bid documents, the bidder shall be directed to the provision in the specifications which responds to the question. The City of Naperville, Illinois will not be responsible for any other explanation of the specifications made prior to the receipt of bids.

    • Illinois Prevailing Wage Act

      This contract calls for the construction of a “public work” within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12 et seq.).  Contractors and subcontractors shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act including, but not limited to, all wage requirements and notice and recordkeeping duties including paying laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under this contract no less than the currently prevailing rate of wages in the county where the work is performed and filing a copy of the certified payroll with the public body in charge of the project as well as the State; see link below for additional details. 

      The Contractor is advised that the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) revises the prevailing wage rates and the Contractor/subcontractor has an obligation to check the IDOL website for revisions to prevailing wage rates. For information regarding the current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the DOL website: https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/laws-rules/conmed/pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx. If IDOL revises the prevailing rates of wage during the term of the contract, the Contractor/subcontractor is required to pay the then current prevailing rate of rages.  Any increases in costs to the Contractor due to changes in the prevailing rate of wage during the term of any contract shall be at the expense of the Contractor and not at the expense of the Owner.

      The Contractor shall defend and hold harmless the City, for any claim, suit or action, including costs of defense, expert witness and attorney fees, either at law, equity or in an administrative proceeding, arising from any alleged violation of the Prevailing Wage Act.  The requirements of this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement formed hereunder.

      Pursuant to PA 100-1177 and in accordance with 820 ILCS 130/5.1, the Illinois Department of Labor (DOL) launched the Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal and contractors are now required to submit all of their certified payroll documentation to the State rather than local government agencies.   Certified Payroll must have the bid number clearly identified.  The link to the DOL portal is below:

      https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/certifiedtranscriptofpayroll.aspx

    • Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act

      Contractor agrees to comply with the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570/0.01 et seq.) and employ Illinois laborers if, at the time this contract is executed or during the term of this contract, there is excessive unemployment in Illinois as defined in the Act. To review the statute, please click on the link found here.

       

      CURRENT UPDATE IN EFFECT:

      The Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act is  Currently in Effect.

      The Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act requires contractors to use at least 90% Illinois laborers on all public works projects that receive State funds or funds administered by the State during a period of excessive unemployment. 30 ILCS 570/3. A period of excessive unemployment means any month immediately following 2 consecutive calendar months when the Illinois unemployment rate exceeds 5%. 30 ILCS 570/1(2).

      Please be aware that the Act has now come into effect as the unemployment rate in Illinois has exceeded 5% (according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics) for two consecutive months. The unemployment rates for March (revised) and April were 5.1%.

      Under the Act, an Illinois laborer is anyone who has resided in the state for at least 30 days with the intent to become or remain an IL resident. 30 ILCS 570/1(1).

      For additional information about the Act, please visit IDOL’s website.

    • Alternate Proposals

      Unless the proposal form states that an alternate proposal is permissible, each vendor may submit only ONE proposal. If an unsolicited alternate is included in the bid, only the first proposal seen by the City will be read and considered.

    • Subcontractors

      The Contractor shall not be allowed to subcontract the work under this agreement without the written consent of the City of Naperville. If approved, the subcontractor(s) shall be bound by the conditions of the agreement between the City of Naperville and the Contractor and shall perform his/her work in accordance with all terms of this agreement and specifications.

    • Party Interested in More Than One Bid

      A party who has quoted prices for work, materials, or supplies to a bidder is not thereby disqualified from quoting prices to other bidders or from submitting a bid directly for the work, materials, or supplies.

    • Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act

      The successful bidder must be in compliance with State of Illinois HB-1855 (Public Act 095-0635), which amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Before an employer commences work on a public works project, the employer shall have in place a written program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in this Act, to be filed with the public body engaged in the construction of the public works and made available to the general public, for the prevention of substance abuse among its employees. The testing must be performed by a laboratory that is certified for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    • Bids Binding for 90 days

      Unless otherwise specified in the specifications, all formal bids submitted shall be binding for ninety (90) calendar days following date of opening.

    • Protection of Public and Private Property

      The Contractor shall exercise all necessary caution to protect pedestrian traffic and to protect all public and private property from injury or damage caused by the Contractor’s operations. Any practice deemed hazardous by designated or other qualified City staff shall be immediately halted upon verbal or written notification. The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA, NIOSH, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and/or ordinances. In addition, the contractor shall protect all interior areas that are not impacted by work.

       

    • Withdrawal of Bids

      A written request for the withdrawal of a bid will be granted if the request is received by the City prior to the specified time of opening.

    • Freedom of Information Act

      Contractor acknowledges that the Freedom of lnformation Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. (the "ACT") places an obligation on the City to produce certain records that may be in possession of the Contractor. Contractor shall comply with the retention and documentation requirements of the Local Records Retention Act 50 ILCS 205/1 et seq. and the Act and shall maintain all records relating to this Agreement in compliance with the Local Records Retention Act (complying in all respects as if the Contractor was, in fact, the City). Upon notice from the City, Contractor shall review its records promptly and produce to the City within two business days of said notice from the City the required documents which are responsive to a request under the Act. If additional time is necessary to comply with the request, the Contractor may request the City to extend the time to do so, and the City will, if time and a basis for extension under the Act permits, consider such extensions. In the event Contractor fails to produce the requested records or fails to produce the requested records within the time period required above and the City is assessed a fine, fee or penalty for failure to timely comply with Act do to Contractor’s actions, Contractor shall reimburse City for all fines, fee or penalties, including reasonable attorney’s fees, paid by the City.

    • Contractor Safety Orientation Checklist

      Prior to the start of any work, the Contractor and the Jobsite Manager/Supervisor will be required to complete the City’s Contractor Safety Orientation Checklist at a pre-construction meeting. No work can begin until the completed form has been received and signed by the Jobsite Manager/Supervisor. A sample of the Contractor Safety Orientation Checklist is included as part of the bid document.

    • Bidders Invited to Bid Opening

      At the time assigned for the opening of formal bids, the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bidders are encouraged to attend all openings and to offer constructive suggestions for improvements to the bid format or any way in which greater savings can be realized in future bidding opportunities.

    • Basis of Award (Unit Price)

      The City of Naperville intends to award a contract to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Lowest price shall be determined by the Total Bid amount listed on the Bid Worksheet resulting from multiplying the actual number of acceptable units by the unit price items incorporated into the work or service, all as set forth in bid worksheet. In addition, if requested within bid documents, the City may elect to include, within the Total Bid, any combination of additive, alternate, or optional Bid items for which the City determines funds will be available at the time of award. The City will review and make adjustments associated with arithmetic errors to ascertain whether the order of bids is correct.  In the event of arithmetic errors in any of the line items, the unit price will be the controlling factor to correct the arithmetic error.  The City will not assume that the error exists in the unit price.

      Bids submitted are offers only and the decision to accept or reject is a function of quality, reliability, capability, reputation, and expertise of the bidders. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any non-conformity in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interests of the City.  The City also reserves the right to reject the bid of a bidder who has previously failed to satisfactorily perform a contract, has not completed contracts on time, or whom investigation shows is not in a position to perform the contract.  The City of Naperville reserves the right to award individual bids to more than one vendor if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the contract quantity without penalty from the contractor to the City.

    • AWARDING THE BID

      The following is the process of awarding the bid.

    • Criteria for Awarding Bid/Reservation of Rights

      The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, or any other bidder determined by the City Council to be in the best interest of the City, who complies with all the provisions of the invitation to bid. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any non-conformity in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interests of the City. The City also reserves the right to reject the bid of a bidder who has previously failed to satisfactorily perform a contract, has not completed contracts on time, or who investigation shows is not in a position to perform the contract.

      In determining responsibility, the following qualifications will be considered by the City:

      (a) The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required;

      (b) Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference;

      (c) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder;

      (d) The quality of performance of previous contracts or services;

      (e) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or service;

      (f) The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service;

      (g) The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular use required;

      (h) The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract;

      (i) Bidder's record of experience in construction improvements of the size and type required in the bid specifications;

      (j) Lowest bids received including discounts for cash payments.

    • Notice of Award

      The City will accept in writing one of the proposals, within ninety (90) days from the date of opening of bids, or the time specified within the specifications, unless the lowest responsible bidder extends the time of acceptance to the City. Notice of Award will be posted on OpenGov, our e-bidding site, for all bidders within the time for acceptance specified in the Invitation to Bid.

    • Award of all or Part

      Unless otherwise specified by the City, the City reserves the right to make an award on all items, or on any of the items according to the best interests of the City. Bidder may restrict his bid to consideration in the aggregate by so stating but must name a unit price on each item bid upon. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in which the bidder names a total price for all the articles without quoting a price on each and every item.

    • SPECIFICATIONS

       

      INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

      The bid will establish service rates and material rates/material markup percentage/material discount percentage that are all inclusive (i.e. no additional fuel surcharges, shipping fees, etc.). Estimated quantities are for bid purposes only. Total quantities shall be determined by the City of Naperville Department of Electric Utility based upon actual need.

       

      The City reserves the right to change the scope of duties, adjust service levels, hire other additional contractors, do the work with City staff or take other measures consistent with City policies, procedures, and/or act in capacities in the best interest of the City. This contract shall be subject to the provisions of all pertinent ordinances of the City of Naperville Electric Utility, which ordinances are hereby made a part hereof with the same force and effect as if specifically set out herein.

       

      DEFINITIONS

      “Contractor” means the company, employees, or agents proposing to provide winter operation services to the City of Naperville. “City” shall mean the City of Naperville, the Naperville Electric Utility (Utility), its employees, or other authorized City personnel.

       

      Distribution Equipment refers generally to green colored equipment that is within public right-of-ways or easements where internal components are energized at 12,470V and below.

       

      Substation Equipment refers generally to equipment within fenced in substation yards, not accessible to the public, and operates at voltages up to 138,000V.

       

      CONTRACT TERM

      This initial term contract shall cover the period from date of award through December 31, 2027 with consideration for three additional one-year options. However, it must be clearly understood that the City Council approves funding and budgets for a one (1) year period, beginning on January 1, and that the initial contract places NO obligation on the City to appropriate funding beyond the initial first year. Any contract extensions are contingent upon available funding, service arrangement, cost factors, and the Contractor's performance under the contract. The City may elect to seek additional services from other vendors or terminate this contract with a thirty-day written notice.

       

      If any of the provisions of this contract are violated by the Contractor, the City may serve written notice upon the Contractor and the Surety of its intention to terminate such contract. Unless the Contractor rectifies such violations within ten (10) days after the serving of such notice upon the Contractor from the City, the contract shall cease and terminate. In the event of any such termination, the Owner shall immediately serve notice thereof upon the Surety and the Contractor. The City would then have the option to take over the work and prosecute the same to completion at the expense of the Contractor.

       

      SCOPE OF SERVICES

      The City of Naperville Electric Utility is seeking a Contractor to perform welding, patching, prepping, and painting of electrical equipment consisting of substation transformers, distribution transformers, pad mounted distribution switches, fuse cans, plug cans, and other electrical devices within the City of Naperville. On distribution equipment, patching is allowable up to 144 square inches. Welding is allowable up to 48 linear inches, or; for up to $1,000 for a single phase transformer/single phase plug or fuse can/three phase plug or fuse can, or $3,000 for a pad mounted switchgear.. For Substation equipment, any patching must be preapproved, and there shall be no welding on any substation device.  Work is preferred to take place in the field while in operation for distribution equipment.  Substation items must be taken out of service for safety. Stock items may be repaired/painted at the City’s address, 1392 Aurora Avenue Naperville IL 60540, or if close enough, at the Contractor’s premises.

      The Contractor's schedule of work shall be coordinated with the City. This not only includes the sequence of projects but also the number of crews working as reasonably required for the City to meet its commitments. The Contractor shall have the capability of running multiple crews when requested by the City. Projects should begin within 5 days after notification from the City and proceed with all required work in a continuous and workmanlike manner to full completion of the project and to the satisfaction of the City. The Contractor must staff crews accordingly to meet any City assigned deadlines as required.

       

      After the City has notified the Contractor to begin work on a project(s) or to add additional crews, the Contractor shall arrange for qualified personnel, equipment and tools and schedule the work with the City as required. As dictated by the City, the Contractor shall notify the City, in writing, two (2) working days before starting work on a project(s). In case of a temporary suspension of work, he shall give a similar notice before resuming work.

       

      For substation equipment that will be out of service for the painting, time will be of the essence and Contractor shall deploy appropriate resources and maintain work hours to support returning the equipment to service as soon as practical.  Unnecessary delays on substation equipment outages shall be grounds for immediate termination of the Contract.

       

      The Contractor must have a local phone number or toll-free number for the City to communicate with the Contractor. All crews and supervisors must utilize cellular communication for means of communicating with City personnel.

       

      Note: The bid price per unit shall include all fees associated with that corresponding project except for Patching and Welding which are paid out as options.

      See Technical Standards and Materials Specifications for details

       

      SITE REQUIREMENTS

      The City shall always have access to the work wherever it is in preparation or progress and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and for inspections.

       

      The Contractor shall:

      • Be responsible for removal and disposal of all debris. The disposal of materials resulting from the work under this contract shall be done in an appropriate and lawful manner.
      • Confine their equipment, apparatus, the storage of materials and operations of their workers to limits indicated by law, ordinance, permits or direction of the City and shall not encumber the premises with their materials.
      • Not use any vacant lot or private land as a plant site, depository for materials, or as a spoil site without written authorization of the City and of the land owner. All costs incurred for use of the land shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. A copy of written authorization shall be filed with the City prior to start of work.
      • Continuously maintain adequate worksite protection to prevent damage to all their work and shall protect the property of adjacent landowners from damage/injury arising in connection with this contract.

       

      QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS

      The Contractor shall be required to show to the Utility that they have the necessary facilities, ability, and resources to provide the high-quality equipment painting services specified herein and have a minimum of 10 years servicing municipal, institutional, or commercial accounts. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the Contractor fails to satisfy to the City employees that the Contractor is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work described herein.

       

      CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

      It shall be expressly understood that the Contractor shall make no claims for extra work unless such work has been ordered in writing to or by the City. Additional equipment, including providing necessary safety measures to provide for the safety of the general public as well as employees for the Contractor, shall be included in this contract as part of the work units bid under this contract, and not to be paid as additions to the work units.

       

      LICENSES AND PERMITING

      Where required, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits required to conduct business in the City of Naperville. These licenses are available through the City Clerk's Office.

       

      The Contractor will be responsible for all permits other than the Right of Way (ROW) permits issued from the Department of Transportation, Engineering, and Development (TED). Some of these may consist of but not limited to: storage of equipment, parking permits, IEPA permits, IDOT permits, and railroad permits.

       

      The Contractor will procure and pay for all licenses and bonds necessary for the prosecution of the work, and/or required by appropriate jurisdictions. The Contractor shall give all notices, pay all fees and comply with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, building and construction codes bearing on the conduct of the work.

       

      REFERENCES

      The Contractor shall be required to provide a minimum of four favorable current or previous commercial customer references for work similar in size and scope to the work outlined in the specifications. The Contractor shall include the names, addresses, contact person(s), phone numbers, email addresses, type of service provided and current length in time serving each referenced customer. List references for any municipal work that your firm has done.

       

      HOURS OF WORK

      All work under this contract shall be conducted during normal business hours as determined by the City. The City’s normal business hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There shall be no work performed on City approved holidays, unless instructed otherwise. There may be some projects where the start and stop times may not coincide with the normal times, but the Contractor will be given ample amount of time to coordinate such work.

      SAFETY

      The cost of providing necessary safety measures to provide for the safety of the public as well as employees for the Contractor shall be included in this contract as part of the work units bid under this contract, and not to be paid as additions to the work units.

      Fire Resistant Clothing is required for all Contractor employees who enter substations or may perform work on or near exposed electrical parts.

       

      Access to the Substation yards and Substation buildings by NEU Engineering, Non-NEU City Employees, or Contractors, not actively working on live equipment, requires a minimum:

      • Base FR PPE
      • 100% natural fiber undergarments
      • Arc Flash Category 2 - Long sleeve shirt (minimum arc-rating 8 cal/cm2)
      • Arc Flash Category 2 - Long pants (minimum arc-rating 8 cal/cm2)
      • Electric Rated Hard Hat (if required)
      • Safety glasses or safety goggles
      • Hearing protection, if required
      • Appropriate gloves for the application
      • Safety Toe Footwear
      • Any additional equipment required by job specifics and City policy

       

      The Contractor shall be bound by all of the City’s rules and regulations governing the Contractor’s work, such as, but not limited to, Federal OSHA and Federal and State EPA regulations.

       

      TRAFFIC CONTROL

      The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, installing, maintenance, replacement, relocation, and removal of all traffic control devices used for the purpose of regulating, warning, or directing traffic as necessary to safely and legally perform the work under this contract. The traffic control and protection shall be in accordance with the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways as well as the City of Naperville’s Department of Transportation Traffic Standards.

       

      Where required by OSHA, IDOT, or the Naperville Department of Public Works (NDPW), the Contractor shall provide traffic control and protection in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s “Standard Specifications for Traffic Control Items” and the “Illinois Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”. Any required lane closures will not begin prior to 9:00am and extend past 3:00pm.

       

      The Contractor shall complete any special reports which might be required by the City, such as an accident report if the occasion arises.

       

      PERSONNEL

      The Contractor shall employ only competent and skilled personnel. All employees of the Contractor must exhibit an acceptable appearance and shall carry some form of identification when on duty. The Utility shall have the authority to order the removal from the jobsite any of the Contractor’s employees who refuse to obey any instructions or who is deemed incompetent, abusive, threatening or disorderly in his conduct, or is performing work in an unsafe manner. Any such person shall not again be used on this contract.

       

      All Contractor vehicles must be identified with company name, phone number, and identification stating they are a Contractor for the City of Naperville Electric Utility.

       

      SUBCONTRACTORS

      The Contractor shall not be allowed to subcontract service under this agreement without the written consent of the Utility. If approved, the subcontractor(s) shall be bound by the conditions of the agreement between the Utility and the Contractor and shall perform his/her work in accordance with all terms of this agreement and specifications.

       

      PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

      The Contractor shall exercise all necessary caution to protect pedestrian traffic and to protect all public and private property from injury or damage caused by the Contractor’s operations. Any practice deemed hazardous by designated or other qualified Utility staff shall be immediately halted upon verbal or written notification. The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA, NIOSH, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and/or ordinances.

       

      The Contractor will be responsible for all damage to property, public or private, that may be caused by his operations in the performance of this contract, and the Contractor shall defend any suit or legal action that may be brought against himself or the City on account of damage inflicted by the Contractor’s operations and shall pay any judgments awarded to cover such damage.

       

      The Contractor shall maintain the cleanliness of the City streets and all paved approaches to the work site in accordance with Section No. 9-1A-16, Article 1.1.1 of the City’s Municipal Code and shall remove all mud or spoils from said streets upon direction of City. This shall include but not be limited to pressure washing walkways and roadways to safeguard pedestrians and vehicle traffic.

       

      DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITIES / CHARGE BACKS

      It is strongly recommended that the Contractor electronically document (video/camera) the construction area prior to any work commencing. This may save time and efforts in the event a damage claim is filed against the Contractor.

       

      If a roadway or other public or private improvement is damaged during work under this contract; or if a roadway or other public or private improvement must be disturbed; the Contractor agrees to assume full responsibility for all costs associated with the restoration of the damaged property. The costs under this section include, but are not limited to, the costs of permits, fines, restoration, etc.

       

      The Contractor shall have complete responsibility for any costs associated with damage, which may be caused to the facilities of the City or any other utility, both public and private, during the execution of the work. The Contractor agrees to hold the City harmless of any costs which may be incurred as a result of any damage resulting from the Contractor’s work under this contract.

       

      Any delay the City may experience due to the Contractor’s negligence will result in the City charging the Contractor for all associated downtime. This downtime will be calculated on labor, employee benefits, and vehicles involved.

       

       

      BILLING TERMS

      The City may withhold, in addition to retained percentages from payment to the Contractor, such an amount or amounts as may be necessary to cover:

      1. Payments previously made on said project.
      2. For defective work by the Contractor which is not remedied after reasonable notice.
      3. Claim for damage to a third party.
      4. Excess cost of field engineering and inspections due to the failure of The Contractor to perform to acceptable standards under this contract.
      5. If the City deems it expedient to accept work which is defective or not done in accordance with the contract, an equitable adjustment will be made with a proper deduction from the contract price for unsatisfactory work.
      6. The City may authorize changes in the work to be performed or the materials to be furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract. Adjustments, if any, in the amount to be paid to the Contractor by reason of any such change, shall be determined by one or more of the following methods:
      7. By unit prices contained in the Contractor's original bid and incorporated in this construction contract;
      8. By an acceptable lump sum proposal from the Contractor in writing;

       

      At all times, the City reserves the right to use another contractor, not party to this contract, if the City

      determines that the costs quoted for changes or addition to the project under this contract are unreasonable.

      It shall be expressly understood and hereby agreed to by the Contractor that no claims for extra work will be recognized unless previously expressed in writing to the City in advance of billing. In the final invoice, the Contractor shall provide narrative statements indicating what each separate line item for additional work was for.

      If the proposal for the work under this contract is on a unit price basis, the actual number of units of each item of work to be constructed may be more or less than the corresponding number given in the proposal sheet or plan. No variation will be made in the contract unit prices on that account. Only the actual units of work shall be considered when determining unit quantities from the project plans.

       

      Neither the final payment nor any provision in the contract documents shall relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for negligence of faulty materials or workmanship within the extent and period provided by law.

      If the Contractor should neglect to execute the work properly or fail to perform any provision of this contract, the City, may without prejudice to any other remedy he may have, make good such deficiencies, deduct the cost thereof from the payment due the Contractor and require immediate removal of any unsatisfactory employee as determined by the City. The cost shall be determined by actual expenses plus overhead.

       

      WARRANTY

      The Contractor shall guarantee the work to be free from defects of any nature, and any visible rust, for a period of four (4) years from and after the final acceptance and payment for the work by the City. The Contractor shall make all needed repairs and/or reconditioning during this four-year period which, in the judgment of the City, may be necessary to ensure the delivery of the work to the City at the expiration of the guarantee period in first class condition and in full conformity with the plans and specifications thereof. The time that the work is in need of repair and/or reconditioning to attain full conformity with the plans and specifications shall not be included in the four-year guarantees included in this contract but shall be in addition thereto.

       

      INVOICING

      The Contractor shall prepare and submit itemized invoices no more than seven (7) days after the invoiced work is completed.  The invoices are to be submitted to the Electric Utility via e-mail to

      Electric Utility Supervisor, Laura Hanna, at hannal@naperville.il.us .

       

      The Electric Utility will not process incorrect invoices for payment. In the event of an incorrect invoice, the Electric Utility personnel will inform the vendor of the billing error and the vendor must remit one correct invoice for payment to the Electric Utility. Any downtime the Contractor may experience with projects will not be compensated in any form from the City.

       

      Invoices shall contain; but are not limited to the following information:

       

      • Bid Proposal No.
      • Purchase Order No.
      • Original Contract Amount
      • Total Amount Billed to Date
      • DA and or Switch Gear Number
      • Location of the work
      • SR (Service Request) number
      • Itemized Bill
      • Date
      • Amount Remaining in Original Contract Amount

       

      Technical Standards and Material Specifications

       

      1. All equipment must be pre-inspected and a report of findings with an estimate of repairs must be submitted to the Utility Specialist prior to work commencing. No work will be done without authorization.

       

      1. Before and after pictures of equipment will be taken and submitted with each invoice.

       

      1. All antennas, windows, and vents on electrical equipment will need to be masked off to prevent damage. All stickers need to be removed before prepping, sand/soda/walnut blasting, priming and painting.

       

      1. All precautionary measures must be taken to prevent over spray. The City of Naperville Electric Utility will not responsible for any damage resulting from over spray.

       

      1. The Contractor will notify Utility via email by 3:00 pm one day prior to work commencing and report on the location and device number they will be working on the following day each day they will be on property.  Th Contractor will be responsible for providing their crew data in a standard software format provided by the City.

       

      1. All materials differing from what has been specified must be approved by City of Naperville Electric Utility prior to use.

       

      1. All safety equipment, (safety vest, cones, and arrow boards) will be supplied by the Contractor and must comply and be utilized within IDOT regulations.

       

      1. White Metal Blast Cleaning, when viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter.

       

      1. Should patching be needed and a weld isn’t possible, the Contractor shall notify Utility of the size of patch, in a separate quote showing method of repair, and 3M™ 500-Series Polyurethane Construction Sealant system must be used. The quote shall include total cost to fix and paint the equipment. The Contractor will need the City’s approval of the quote to fix the equipment quoted.

       

      1. Any units with rust must be treated with a prime/ rust inhibitor per manufacturer specifications prior to final topcoat.  Contractor is responsible for choosing a product that will meet the warranty requirements.

       

      1. Prior to patch being 3M epoxied, the area will be sand/soda/walnut blasted, cleaned, primed and painted. Any ridges or high spots created by patching must be tapered with the use of body filler to provide a smooth appealing appearance.
      2. Any pitting in steel must be filled in with body filler and prepped to provide a smooth appealing appearance.

       

      1. Should metal fabrication be needed, Contractor shall notify Utility as some of the areas of the cabinets may not be able to be cut out and replaced. The completed product shall look aesthetically finished, free of welding splatter. Once approved, any ridges or high spots created by patching must be tapered with the use of body filler to provide a smooth appealing appearance.

       

      1. Following manufacture specifications, for the paint and primer to achieve the required rust free warranty requirements.  Spot blasting will not be allowed unless approved by the Utility.

       

      1. Paint color shall be dark green. A sample of the color will be given to the contractor. 

       

      1. Contractor shall select paint and primer combinations that will provide the City with a 4 year “no rust” warranty.

       

      1. The Contractor must have the ability to measure the thickness of both primer and topcoats to ensure proper application is being met per manufacturer specifications. If at any time the City feels the application isn’t adequate, the Contractor will need to verify proper applications have been performed, and if not, they will be required to re-do said work.

       

      1. For Substation Equipment Painting, the City will perform switching to de-energize the equipment and place grounds as appropriate.  Contractor is responsible for employing qualified personnel with knowledge of minimum approach distances for voltages up to 138,000V.  Contractor shall follow their company Lock Out Tag Out program.  Contractor may place tags and locks as required.  Contractor shall provide documentation confirming qualified training and a copy of their company Lock Out Tag Out program.  Contractor shall provide their own ladders and scaffolding.  Contractor shall provide their own fall protection.  Contractor shall not be allowed to attach fall protection tethers to any  part of the transformer that is not designed for such.  Unless otherwise arrangements are made, Contractor shall plan for installing a railing system along the top of the transformer to provide for fall protection.  Contractor shall pay specific attention to the transformer radiators when preparing their bid.
      2. For Substation Equipment Painting, Contractor shall plan to mask all gauges, handles, hinges, porcelain bushings, and other items that are not to be painted. Contractor may paint over bolts/nuts that the City does not remove prior to painting. Where nuts and bolts are removed, Contractor shall mask the bolt threads and shall paint the nuts. Preparation of transformer surface prior to painting shall be conducted per paint manufacturers’ requirements.
      3. Work hours for painting inside the Substation are 8am to 2:30pm on weekdays due to the City needing to provide a watchman.  Any requested work in excess of these hours needs to be identified at the time of bid as it will cause the City to incur overtime charges.  City overtime costs related to the Contractor proposed work schedule, for example; Contractor wants to work 12 hour days while inside the Substation, will be included in the evaluation of the Contractor bid.  If not specified at the time of bid, Contractor will not be allowed to work before 8am and after 2:30pm inside the Substations

       

       

       
        
    • Veterans Preference Act

      In the event of a tie, the City will give preference according to the Veterans Preference Act; Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 126-1/2, Section 23, Effective July 1, 1935 as amended September 6, 1990; In the employment and appointment to fill positions in the construction, addition to, or alteration of all public works undertaken or contracted for by the State, or by any political subdivision there, preference shall be given to persons who have been members of the armed forces of the United States or who, while citizens of the United States, were members of the armed forces of allies of the United States in time of hostilities with a foreign country, and have served under one or more of the following conditions:

      (1) The veteran served a total of at least six months, or

      (2) The veteran served for the duration of hostilities regardless of the length of engagement, or

      (3) The veteran served in the theater of operations but was discharged on the basis of hardship, or

      (4) The veteran was released from active duty because of a service connected disability and was honorably discharged. But such preference shall be given only to those persons who are found to possess the business capacity necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of such employment. No political subdivision or person contracting for such public works is required to give preference to veterans, not residents of such districts, over residents thereof who are not veterans.

    • Execution of a Performance Bond and Payment (Labor and Materials) Bond

      When noted in the specifications, the City reserves the right to require the successful bidder to supply a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond within ten (10) calendar days of acceptance of the bidder's proposal by the City. The bonds, unless otherwise specified by the Procurement Manager, shall be 100% of the total contract price.

    • Failure to Furnish the Bond

      In the event that the bidder fails to furnish the above mentioned bonds within ten (10) calendar days after acceptance of bid by the City, then the bid deposit of the bidder shall be retained by the City as liquidated damages, it being now agreed that said sum is a fair estimate of the amount of damages that said City will sustain due to the bidder's failure to furnish said bonds.

    • SPECIFICATIONS

      The following are City specifications.

    • Formal Specifications

      When a formal, numbered specification is referred to in this invitation, no deviation from that specification will be permitted.

    • Trade Name Used by City

      Any reference in the City's specifications to a manufacturer's catalog number is descriptive, not restrictive, indicating articles that are satisfactory. Bids on other makes and catalogs will be considered, provided the bidder clearly states on the face of his proposal exactly what he proposes to furnish; or forwards with his bid, a cut, illustration, or other descriptive matter which will clearly indicate the character of the article covered by his bid.

    • Trade Name Used by Bidder

      Where the bidder identifies an item by manufacturer's name, trade name, catalog number, or reference, the bidder shall furnish the item so identified and shall not propose to furnish an "equal" unless the proposed "equal" is definitely indicated within the bid.

    • Proposed Equivalents

      The Procurement Manager hereby reserves the right to approve as an equal, or to reject as not being equal, any article the bidder proposed to furnish which contains major or minor variations from specifications requirements, but which may comply substantially therewith.

      If no particular brand, model, or make is specified, and if no data are required to be submitted with the bid, the specifications may require the bidder to submit working drawings or detailed descriptive data sufficient for the City to determine if each requirement of the specifications is being complied with prior to manufacture or shipment.

    • PRICE

      The following are City price specifications.

    • Net Prices

      Bid prices, unless otherwise specified in the specifications, must be net, including transportation and handling charges fully prepaid by the contractor to delivery point. All prices are subject to Net 30 on commodities, rentals and services unless otherwise specified. Term #24 does not include construction contracts.

      Prices must be a firm monetary figure for the cost of the commodity, service, or project. In the event the City invites bids for the purchase of any item or real property, the City shall not accept a bid which is based upon any other bid, contract, or reference to any other document or numbers not included in the bidder’s bid documents.

    • Tax Exemption

      Sales to the City of Naperville are exempt from state and local retailers' occupation tax, state and local service occupational tax, use tax, and service use tax pursuant to Rule No. 40 of the Illinois Retailers Occupation Tax Rules issued April 15, 1965. Our tax exemption number is E9997-4398-07.

    • Errors in Bid Prices

      When an error is made in extending total prices, the unit bid price will govern.

    • QUANTITIES

      The following are City quantity specifications.

    • Specific Bid Quantities

      Where quantities are specifically stated, acceptance will bind the City to order and pay for, at contract prices, all such supplies or services delivered that meet the specifications and conditions of the contract.

    • DELIVERY PROVISIONS

      The following are City delivery provisions.

    • Placing of Order

      Orders against contracts will be placed with the Contractor on a Purchase Order executed and released by the Procurement Manager. Telephonic orders placed directly with the Contractor by the ordering department may be authorized by the Procurement Manager only after execution of an Open End or Blanket Purchase Order.

    • Responsibility for Materials Shipped

      The successful bidder shall be responsible for the materials or supplies covered by this contract until they are delivered at the designated point. Rejected materials or supplies must be removed by and at the expense of the contractor promptly after notification or rejection.

    • Delivery Failures

      Failures of a Contractor to deliver within the time specified, or within a reasonable time as interpreted by the Procurement Manager, or failure to make replacement of rejected articles when so requested, immediately or as directed by the Procurement Manager, shall constitute authority for the Procurement Manager to purchase in the open market articles of comparable grade to replace the articles rejected or not delivered. On all such purchases, either: (1) the Contractor shall reimburse the City, within a reasonable time specified by the Procurement Manager, for any expense incurred in excess of contract prices; or (2) the City may deduct such amount from monies owed the defaulting Contractor. Such purchases shall be deducted from contract quantities. Should public necessity demand it, the City reserves the right to use or consume articles delivered which are substandard in quality, subject to an adjustment in price to be determined by the Procurement Manager.

    • Packaging and Containers

      Unless otherwise specified, goods shall be delivered in commercial packages in standard commercial containers, so constructed as to insure acceptance by common or other carrier for safe transportation, at the lowest rate, to the point of delivery. Containers become the property of the City unless otherwise specified by bidder in his bid.

    • Inspection of Goods

      Inspections and acceptance of materials or supplies will be made after delivery. Final inspection shall be conclusive except as regards latent defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes as to amount to fraud. Final inspection and acceptance or rejection of the materials or supplies will be made as promptly as practicable. All delivered materials shall be accepted subject to inspection and physical count.

    • Packing Slips or Delivery Tickets

      All shipments or deliveries shall be accompanied by packing slips or delivery tickets and shall contain the following information for each item delivered:

      Purchase Order Number

      Quantity Ordered

      Name of the Article

      Stock Number

      Quantity Shipped

      Name of the Contractor

      Quantity Back Ordered

    • Payment Terms

      The City of Naperville’s payment terms are net 30. The payment date will be calculated based on the invoice receipt date or delivery date, whichever is later. All payments shall be made with electronic payment transfer.

      Payment:

      All invoices shall be addressed to Accounts Payable, City of Naperville, P.O. Box 3020, Naperville, Illinois, 60566-7020, as indicated on the front of this purchase order and must include vendor’s name and phone number, and clearly list quantities, item descriptions and units of measure.

    • FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROVISIONS

      The following are the City financial responsibility provisions.

    • General Guaranty

      Contractor agrees to:

      (a) Save the City, its agents, and employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind for the use of any copyrighted or uncopyrighted composition, secret process, patented or unpatented invention, article, or appliance furnished or used in the performance of the contract which the Contractor is not the patentee, assignee, licensee, or owner; and

      (b) Protect the City against latent defects in materials or workmanship and to repair or replace any articles damaged or marred in transit or during delivery; and

      (c) Pay for all permits, licenses, and fees and give all notices and to comply with all laws, ordinances, and rules of the City and the State of Illinois.

    • Warranties

      Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall unconditionally guarantee the materials and workmanship on all equipment furnished by him FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR from date of delivery and installation if required unless otherwise specified in the specifications. If within the guarantee period, any defects or signs of deterioration are noted which, in the opinion of the City, are due to faulty design and installation, workmanship, or materials, the City shall notify the Contractor. At the Contractor's expense, the Contractor shall repair or adjust the equipment or parts to correct the condition or replace the part or entire unit to the complete satisfaction of the City.

    • Insurance

      At the Contractor's expense, the Contractor shall procure and maintain in effect throughout the duration of this contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      The Contractor must furnish Certificates of Insurance to the City before staff recommends award of the contract to City Council. If requested, the awardee of this bid will give the City a copy of the insurance policies. The policies must be delivered to the City within two weeks of the request. All insurance policies shall be written with insurance companies licensed to do business in the State of Illinois and having a rating of not less than A: VII according to the A.M. Best Company. Should any of the insurance policies be canceled before the expiration date, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the City. The Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all of the requirements stated herein.

      Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.

      The limits of liability for the insurance required shall provide coverage for not less than the following amounts, or greater where required by law. If the Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown below, the City shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained by the contractor.

      (A) Commercial General Liability:

      Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) and include Premise/Operations, Products/Completed Operations, Independent Contractors, Contractual and Personal Injury/Advertising Injury.

      Limits:

      General Aggregate $2,000,000.00

      Products/Completed Operations $2,000,000.00

      Each Occurrence $2,000,000.00

      Personal Injury $2,000,000.00    

      (B) Automobile Liability:

      Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 to include all Owned, Hired, Non-owned vehicles.

      Limits:

      Combined Single Limit Per Accident $2,000,000

      (C) Workers’ Compensation:

      Coverage shall be as required by the State of Illinois, with Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

      (D) Employers’ Liability

      Limits:

      Each Accident $1,000,000

      Each Employee Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000

      Policy Limit Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000

      (E) Other Insurance Provisions

      The Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      1. The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insured’s with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor; and with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General Liability coverage shall be provided in the form of an Additional Insured endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance policy, or as a separate owner’s policy.

      2. For any claims related to this project, the Contactor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

      The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

      The Contractor understands that the acceptance of Certificates of Insurance, policies and any other documents by the City in no way releases the contractor from the requirements set forth herein.

    • Damages/Indemnification

      The Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents and employees, from any and all liability, losses or damages as a result of claims, demands, suits, actions, or proceedings of any kind of nature,, including but not limited to costs and fees, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from any negligent or willful act or omission on the part of the Contractor or Contractor’s subcontractors, subconsultants, or sub-vendors, or their respective employees, agents and representatives, during the performance of this Agreement, including without limitation, failure to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, orders, federal circulars and all license and permit requirements. Such defense, indemnification, and hold harmless provisions shall not be limited by reason of any insurance coverage provided for herein. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting the City, or its officers, agents, or employees, from defending through the selection and use of their own agents, attorneys, and experts, any claims, actions or suits brought against them in which case the Contractor shall be liable for the reasonable cost, fees, and expenses incurred in the defense of any such claims, actions, or suits. Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation or waiver of defenses available to the City and employees and agents, including but not limited to the Illinois Local Government and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/1-102 et seq. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement.

    • Cercla Indemnification

      The Contractor shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, and attorneys from and against any and all liability, including without limitation, costs of response, removal, remediation, investigation, property damage, personal injury, damage to natural resources, health assessments, health settlements, attorneys' fees, and other related transaction costs arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, 42 U.S.C.A. Sec. 9601, et seq., as amended, and all other applicable statutes, regulations, ordinances, and under common law for any release or threatened release of the waste material collected by the Contractor, both before and after its disposal.

    • Assignment

      Assignment of this contract or any part thereof, or any funds to be received there under by the Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the City of Naperville.

    • Termination of Contracts

      Contracts will remain in force for full periods and until all articles ordered before date of termination shall have been satisfactorily delivered and accepted and thereafter until all requirements and conditions shall have been met, unless:

      1. Terminated prior to expiration date by satisfactory deliveries of entire contract requirements.
      2.  Extended upon written authorization of the Procurement Manager and accepted by Contractor, to permit ordering of unordered balances or additional quantities at contract prices and in accordance with contract terms.
    • Default

      The contract may be canceled or annulled by the City Council in whole or in part by written notice of default to the Contractor upon non-performance or violation of contract terms. Upon receipt of such notice, the Contractor shall have fourteen (14) days with in which to cure any default or violation. If the default or violation is not cured with in the specified time an award may be made to the next lowest Bidder, or articles specified may be purchased on the open market. In either event, the defaulting Contractor (or his surety) shall be liable to the City for costs incurred by the City in excess of the defaulted contract prices. However, the Contractor shall continue the performance of this contract to the extent not terminated under the provisions of this clause.

    • Material Safety Data Sheets

      It is a federal law that chemical manufacturers and importers must develop an MSDS for each hazardous chemical they produce or import and must provide the MSDS automatically at the time of the initial shipment of a hazardous chemical to a downstream distributor or user, or anytime the chemical makeup of the product is changed. Distributors must also ensure that downstream employers are similarly provided an MSDS.

      Vendors who are awarded this contract, and if the above paragraph applies to this bid, must submit Material Data Sheets which include information regarding the specific chemical identity of the hazardous chemical(s) involved and the common names. In addition, information must be provided on the physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous chemical; known acute and chronic health effects and related health information; exposure limits; whether the chemical is considered to be a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA; precautionary measures; emergency and first-aid procedures; and the identification of the organization responsible for preparing the sheet.

    • Compliance with the Law

      The Contractor and Contractor’s employees, agents, subconsultants and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, orders, federal circulars and license and permit requirement in the performance of any Contract pursuant to this bid, including, without limitation and to the extent applicable, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the federal Davis-Bacon Act, and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act. The Contractor shall be in compliance with applicable tax requirements and shall be current in payment of such taxes.

    • Laws Governing

      This contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Illinois except that sections 2 through 8 of the Local Government Prompt Payment Act (50 ILCS 505/2-8) shall not be applicable. Venue for any action related to this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court for the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois.

    • Prevailing Wages

      If this contract calls for the construction of a “public work”, within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01et seq. (“the Act”), the Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the “prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor’s website at:

      https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/laws-rules/conmed/pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx.  All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage, notice and record keeping duties.

      Pursuant to PA 100-1177 and in accordance with 820 ILCS 130/5.1, Contractors shall submit to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) all certified payroll records for prevailing wage work performed by contractor employees or subcontractors. IDOL is charged with developing and maintaining an online portal for prevailing wage construction contractors to file their certified payrolls. The portal may be accessed by visiting https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/CertifiedTranscriptOfPayroll.aspx.

    • Non-Resident Executive and Technical Experts

      Every contractor on a public works project or improvement or hazardous waste clean-up and on-site disposal project in this State may place on such work no more than 3, or 6 in the case of a hazardous waste clean-up and on-site disposal project, of his regularly employed non-resident executive and technical experts, even though they do not qualify as Illinois laborers as defined in Section 1 of Article 2 of this Act.

    • Force Majeure

      Whenever a period of time is provided for in this Agreement for either the CITY or Contractor to do or perform any act or obligation, neither party shall be liable for any delays or inability to perform due to causes beyond the control of said party such as war, riot, strike or lockout by or against either party’s own employees or suppliers, unavoidable casualty or damage to personnel, materials or equipment, fire, flood, storm, earthquake, tornado or any act of God; provided, however, that said time period shall be extended for only the actual amount of time said party is so delayed. Except as to a strike or lockout by or against either party’s own employees or suppliers, an act or omission shall not be deemed to be “beyond Contractor’s control” if committed, omitted or caused by Contractor, Contractor’s employees, officers or agents or a subsidiary, affiliate or parent of Contractor or by any corporation or other business entity that holds a controlling interest in Contractor, whether held directly or indirectly.

    • Order of Precedence of Contract Documents

      The order of precedence of the component contract parts shall be as follows:

      1. Addenda if any.

      2. Project Specific Instructions to Bidders.

      3. Project Specific Supplementary Conditions to Project Specific General Conditions.

      4. Project Specific General Conditions.

      5. City of Naperville General Terms and Conditions and Instruction to Bidders.

      6. Special Conditions, Detailed Specifications and Special Provisions.

      7. Plans or City drawings.

      8. Standard Specifications of the City, State, or Federal Government.

      9. Performance Bond, if required.

      The foregoing order of precedence shall govern the interpretation of the contract in all cases of conflict or inconsistency therein, except as may be otherwise expressly provided by the City.

      In addition, in the case of a conflict between any term or provision contained in the contract documents which cannot be resolved by the order of precedence set forth above, the term or condition that is more stringent and/or specific shall govern and apply.

    • RIGHT TO AUDIT CLAUSE

      The following is the City's right to audit clause.

    • Retention and Examination of Information, Books and Records

      The Contractor shall cooperate with the City and provide the City, when requested, with access to data, information and documentation pertaining to the work. City requests for information may be based on requests from federal or state regulatory agencies, other governmental agencies, courts of law, consultants hired by the City or other parties, which in the City’s opinion, require the information.

      Data, information and documentation will include, but not be limited to, original estimate files, change order estimate files and detailed worksheets; subcontract and supplier proposals for both successful and unsuccessful bidders; all project related correspondence; subcontractor and supplier change order files (including detailed documentation covering negotiated settlements); back-charge logs and supporting documentation; any records detailing cash, trade, or volume discounts earned; insurance proceeds, rebates, or dividends received; and any other supporting evidence necessary to substantiate charges related to the contract (both direct and indirect costs, including overhead allocations as they may apply to costs associated with the contract).

      The Contractor will provide the City with copies of all requested records in a computer-readable format (if available) as well as hard copy.

      The Contractor shall retain and preserve all information relating to the work for a period of at least four (4) years from the date of the completion of the work.

      The City will have the right to audit any records necessary to permit evaluation and verification of contractor compliance with contract requirements throughout the term of the contract and for a period of four years after final payment, or longer if required by law.

      The City will have the right to interview any of the contractor’s current and former employees, as related to this contract, during the audit.

      The Contractor will provide the City with adequate and appropriate work space, with access to photocopy machines, during the audit.

      The Contractor will include in its subcontracts a provision granting the City the right of audit provisions against subcontractors as contained in this article.

    • Non-Appropriations Clause

      This contract is contingent on the receipt of funding in future years. The terms of this contract and any Purchase Order issued for multiple years under the Contract are contingent upon sufficient appropriations being approved by the City Council. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary in the solicitation, purchase order, or any other Contract document, the City may terminate its obligations if sufficient appropriations are not approved by the City Council. The City’s decision as to whether sufficient appropriations are available is final and binding on all parties.

    Submission Requirements

    • Reference 1 (required)

      The Contractor shall be required to provide a minimum of four favorable current or previous commercial customer references for work similar in size and scope to the work outlined in the specifications.

      Name of Client or Municipality:

      Address:

      Contact Person: 

      Title:

      Phone Number:

      Email Address:

      Size of the facility:

      Contract Dates:

      Contract Amount:

    • Reference 2: (required)

      Name of Client or Municipality:

      Address:

      Contact Person: 

      Title:

      Phone Number:

      Email Address:

      Size of the facility:

      Contract Dates:

      Contract Amount:

    • Reference 3 (required)

      Name of Client or Municipality:

      Address:

      Contact Person: 

      Title:

      Phone Number:

      Email Address:

      Size of the facility:

      Contract Dates:

      Contract Amount:

    • Reference 4 (required)

      Name of Client or Municipality:

      Address:

      Contact Person: 

      Title:

      Phone Number:

      Email Address:

      Size of the facility:

      Contract Dates:

      Contract Amount:

    • Bid Worksheet (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Bid Deposit (required)

      Please upload the Bid Deposit of 10%

    • Affidavit of Compliance (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Does your entity plan to subcontract any work outlined within this solicitation? (required)
    • Please upload a completed Subcontractor form (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Fire Resistant Clothing is required for all Contractor employees who enter substations or may perform work on or near exposed electrical parts.  Can this requirement be met by your company? (required)
    • The Contractor shall be required to show to the Utility that they have the necessary facilities, ability, and resources to provide the high-quality equipment painting services specified herein and have a minimum of 10 years servicing municipal, institutional, or commercial accounts. (required)

      Please upload proper documentation. 

    • Additional Information

      Please upload any additional information or documentation that you believe is relevant to this solicitation.

    • I certify that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my entity. (required)
    • Will there be subcontractors? (required)
    • Scope of Work (required)
    • Bid Worksheet (required)

      Section preferred 

    • Is there a pre-bid meeting? (required)

    Key dates

    1. July 16, 2026Published
    2. August 14, 2026Responses Due

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