Project Information

Bid Title

Central House Masonry Restoration

Issuing Agency

City of Rock Island

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Jan 20, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Central House Masonry Restoration
Category:	Construction Projects
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Rock Island is formally soliciting proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to execute masonry restoration work at the Fire Department's Central House, located at 1313 5th Avenue, Rock Island. The primary objective of this project is to restore the interior and exterior masonry, specifically the apparatus floor. Please review the RFP document for more information. Publication Date/Time: 1/20/2026 12:00 am Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2026 10:00 am Contact Person: Bob Graff (309) 732-2800 Miscellaneous: Bidders are invited to inspect the site before submission. Site visits may be coordinated through the Fire Department at 309.732.2800. Related Documents: Request for Proposals_ City of Rock Island Fire Department_ Masonary Work

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R​ equest for Proposals: City of Rock Island Fire Department​P​ roject:​

C​ entral House Masonry Restoration​

​Fire Chief Bob Graff​

​309-732-2800​

g​ raff.robert@rigov.org​

​1. Introduction and Project Objective​​The City of Rock Island is formally soliciting proposals​

f​rom qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to execute masonry restoration work at the Fire​

D​ epartment’s Central House, located at 1313 5th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201.​

T​ he primary objective of this project is to restore the interior and exterior masonry, specifically​

​the apparatus floor. The repairs are intended to enhance safety, thermal efficiency, and prevent​

​further deterioration of the facility. The selected contractor will serve as the General Contractor,​

​overseeing all aspects of the project from demolition to final finish.​

​The City of Rock Island Fire Department’s Central House is a fully functioning and busy fire​

​station serving the downtown area. In addition, this station is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a​

​week. The Rock Island Fire Department will make all efforts to accommodate the installation​

​and storage of materials.​

​2. Scope of Technical Work​T​ he City requires a turnkey​s​ olution for masonry restoration. The​

​scope of work includes interior and exterior masonry restoration on the apparatus floor, from​

​grade to the top of the masonry.​

​Interior Glazed Structural Block Replacement:​

​The restoration process begins with the window assemblies. The contractor will identify all​

​glazed bullnosed blocks at the window jambs that have become cracked or broken. These​

​damaged units are to be carefully removed and replaced. To maintain the aesthetic integrity of​

​the facade, all new blocks must be sourced from the manufacturer’s standard color line to ensure​

​a seamless match with the existing masonry.​

​Attention must also be directed to the base of the structure where the wall meets the floor slab. In​

​areas where the wall-to-slab joint has separated. The contractor is required to cut out the failing​

​material. Once the old joint is removed and the area is prepped, a new, high-quality joint seal will​

b​ e installed to prevent moisture infiltration and further separation.​

​Exterior Brick Wall Area Below Precast Panels:​

T​ o restore the integrity and weatherproofing of the facade, the contractor will cut out and repoint​

a​ ll mortar joints within the brick veneer sections located directly below the precast panels. The​

n​ ew mortar should match the original in both composition and color to ensure a uniform​

a​ ppearance across the masonry. At the specific bed joint where the brick meets the precast​

p​ anels, the mortar must be raked back after application to create a recessed profile; this cavity​

w​ ill then be filled and finished with a urethane sealant to provide a flexible, durable moisture​

b​ arrier.​

​Exterior and Interior Window Perimeter Sealant:​

​Cut out and reseal all perimeter window joints on both the exterior and interior sides of the​

w​ indow.​

3​ . Administrative and Submission Procedures​​Bidders​a​ re invited to inspect the site before​

s​ ubmission. Site visits may be coordinated through the Fire Department at 309-732-2800.​

S​ ealed proposals must be physically delivered or mailed to the Rock Island Fire Department,​

​1313 5th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Envelopes must be clearly marked "RFP: Central​

​House Masonry." All bids must be received no later than 10:00 AM on March 6, 2026, at which​

​time they will be publicly opened. Submitted pricing must remain firm for a period of 60 days​

​following the opening.​

​4. Regulatory Compliance and Labor Standards​​As this​i​s a municipal project, the contractor​

​and all subcontractors must maintain active licensure with the Illinois Secretary of State and be​

​fully bonded. The contractor is responsible for the procurement of all necessary local and state​

​permits.​

​Prevailing Wage Requirements:​

​The regulatory oversight for this project is established under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act​

​(820 ILCS 130/), rather than the federal Davis-Bacon Act. Consequently, all bidders are required​

​to comply with the specific prevailing wage rates for Rock Island County, utilizing the rate​

​schedule modified as of January 15, 2026. This transition ensures that the project utilizes​

​appropriate local industrial rates and avoids the inclusion of residential wage determinations. It​

​is the specific policy of the City of Rock Island to utilize commercial wage rates for this project.​

​Bidders must submit a "Project Wage Rate Sheet" with their proposal, clearly detailing wages​

​and fringe benefits for all workers. Please note that owner-operators are not exempt from these​

​requirements.​

​5. Proposal Requirements and Evaluation​P​ roposals​s​ hould be organized to include a​

​comprehensive work description, a list of any intended subcontractors, a total cost proposal, and​

​an estimated commencement timeline. Contractors must also provide proof of General Liability,​

​Vehicle, and Workers’ Compensation insurance naming the City of Rock Island as a Certificate​

​Holder.​

​The project will be awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder that provides the most​

r​esponsive, advantageous proposal for the community.​

T​ he City of Rock Island reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to select the contractor​

t​hat, in the City's sole discretion, provides the most responsive and advantageous proposal for the​

c​ ommunity.​

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238140Masonry Contractors

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