This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bloomington, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code regarding public works contracts and project Labor agreements. For all public works projects estimated in excess of $50,000 where public funds will be expended, the City of Bloomington shall require a project Labor agreement unless it has been determined that a project Labor agreement would not advance the City's interest of cost, efficiency, quality, safety, timeliness, skilled Labor force, and Labor stability and the City's policy to advance minority-owned or female-owned business, or businesses utilizing minority and female workers. The terms of any project Labor agreement shall not exceed the economic standards established by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, as form time to time amended, nor contain any requirement of union membership of any contractor's employees or fair share payment by contractor's employees. The City of Bloomington, Illinois ("City") is accepting sealed bids for Bid #2025-49, Water Department FY26 Utility Maintenance to be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal, online until Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:30 am CST. Please reference the scope of work and attachment(s) for the full details of this project. This project consists of the following major work items: Truck Driver - Various Hrs. Labourer/Cement Mason - Various Hrs. Plumber - Various Hrs. Operating Engineer - Various Hrs. And other necessary items and incidentals. Some projects may require to be completed as an emergency and afterhours. The City of Bloomington, incorporated in 1856, is a home rule unit of government under the 1970 Illinois Constitution. The City of Bloomington is located in the heart of Central Illinois, approximately 125 miles southwest of Chicago, 155 miles northeast of St. Louis and 64 miles northeast of Springfield, the State Capital. The City of Bloomington is the County Seat of McLean County, the largest county in Illinois (approximately 762,240 acres). The results of the 2010 Census shows the City now has a population of 76,610 citizens. The economic strength of the City of Bloomington metropolitan area is well diversified with no single dominating industry. A pre-bid meeting/site visit will not be held for this solicitation. It is highly suggested that interested parties view the project site and/or understand the requirements of the solicitation before submitting a response. Bid must be accompanied by a Bid guaranty which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. Bid guaranty may be a cashier's check, money order, certified bank check, or a surety bond. All guaranties, except surety bonds, will be deposited and reimbursement checks and surety bonds will be issued to unsuccessful bidders following the bid award. The successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount equal to 100% of the contract price, within ten (10) business days after the bid award. The City of Bloomington requires all Bidders/Consultants doing business with the City not to discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability unrelated to ability, familial status or sexual orientation. Consultants must provide proof of conformance with any applicable Federal/State/Local permits, licenses, certifications, etc., as stated in the scope of work/specifications section. It is the Consultant's responsibility to inquire about requirements of performing the job with the requesting department contact person. 8.9. Investigation. The Specification may, in some areas, be unique to a particular brand of product or type of service. If this situation exists, equal consideration will be given to all Bidders/Consultants whose items, in the opinion of the City, meets or exceeds performance in these areas. If the bidder to whom the award is made shall fail to enter into a contract for the performance of the work, or furnish a performance bond, or provide certificates of insurance as described below within ten (10) days after notice of such award, the bidder shall forfeit all claims to the work, and the amount repre-sented by the bid deposit or bid bond accompanying the bid shall become the property of the City as the agreed and liquidated amount of damages caused by such failure. Question Response from City April 29, 2025, 3:00pm Question Deadline - 04/24/2025 at 3:00 PM C - All questions related to this Invitation to bid (ITB) shall be submitted in writing through at online. Please include the section title for each question, if applicable, in order to ensure that questions asked are responded to correctly. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically. For any questions regarding the Ordinance, City Code, or completing the required forms, please contact Michael Hurt, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, at mhurt@cityblm.org or gwilson@cityblm.org or call 309-434-2468. The City of Bloomington reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities. The City of Bloomington reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and to accept that bid which is to be considered to be in the best interest of the City. Any such decision shall be considered final. Anticipated Award Date May 26, 2025