Site work for a water / sewer project in Edinburg, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work shall generally consist of: The replacement of approximately 11,000 LF of 6" raw and 1,600 LF of 6" potable water main, valves, fittings, hydrants, and appurtenance. Any Contract or Contracts Awarded Under This Invitation for Bids Are Expected to Be Funded in Part 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 (35iac 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 (30 Ilcs 559/20-1), and the Federal "Build American, Buy American Act" Requirements Contained in the Infrastrucutre Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58. This Procurement is Also Subject to the Loan Recipient's Policy Regarding the Increased Use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Loan Recipient's Policy Requires All Bidders to Undertake Specified Affirmative Efforts at Least Sixteen (16) 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." In submitting Proposals for the planned work, the Bidder shall declare that only persons or parties interested in the proposed work as Principals are those contained in the Proposal; and that the Proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm or corporation. Hard copies of the Contract Documents are available for a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 per set and can be obtained from the Engineer at: Benton & Associates, Inc. 1970 West Lafayette Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-245-4146 (phone) 217-245-4149 (fax) Complete digital Contract Documents are available for a nonrefundable fee of $30.00 by online. Question Deadline 03/12/2025 All questions of a technical nature regarding the project will only be answered in writing by Addendum. Any questions may be submitted by telephone or in writing to Ben Spreen, bspreen@bentonassociates.com or 217.245.4146,or at the Pre-Bid Meeting. Questions should be submitted to the Engineer no later than five (5) working days prior to the bid date. All proposals must be made on the Proposal forms furnished by the Owner's Project Engineer and shall contain the signature of the Bidder. The Owner may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any or all bids, and to determine which is the lowest, responsive, responsible bid based upon the Base Bid for the work.