Renovation of a water / sewer project in Evanston, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

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