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

As of October 21, 2025, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. Thework shallgenerally consist of: Wastewater system improvements including sludge removal, aeration system upgrades, blowerbuilding replacement, piping and transfer structurereplacements at the wastewater treatment plant.Collection system improvementsincludereplacement of twoexisting sanitarysewer liftstations. ANY CONTRACT OR CONTRACTSAWARDED UNDERTHIS INVITATIONFOR BIDSARE EXPECT- ED TO BE FUNDED IN PART BY ALOANFROMTHE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (ILLINOISEPA). NEITHER THE STATEOFILLINOISNOR ANYOFITS DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES,OREMPLOYEES IS OR WILL BE APARTY TO THIS INVITATION FORBIDSORANY RESULTINGCONTRACT. THE PROCUREMENTWILL BE SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING LOANS FROM THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN PROGRAM (35IAC PART 365), THE DAVIS-BACONACT (40 USC 276A THROUGH276A-5) AS DEFINED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE EMPLOYMENT OF ILLINOIS WORKERS ON PUBLIC WORKS ACT(30 ILCS 570),ILWORKS JOBS PROGRAM ACT(30 ILCS 559/20-1), AND THE FEDERAL "BUILD AMERICAN, BUY AMERICA ACT" REQUIREMENTS CONTAINEDINTHE INFRASTRUCUTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT, PUB.L.NO. 117-58. THIS PROCUREMENT IS ALSO SUBJECTTOTHE LOAN RECIPIENT'S POLICY REGARDING THE INCREASED USEOFDISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. THE LOAN RECIPIENT'S POLI- CYREQUIRES ALL BIDDERS TO UNDERTAKE SPECIFIED AFFIRMATIVEEFFORTSATLEAST SIX- TEEN (16) DAYS PRIOR TO BIDOPENING. THE POLICYISCONTAINED IN THESPECIFICATIONS. BIDDERSARE ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVEORDER NO. 11246, AS AMENDED.THE REQUIREMENTSFOR BIDDERSAND CONTRACTORS UNDERTHIS ORDER AREEXPLAINEDIN41CFR 60-4. In submitting Proposals forthe planned work,the Biddershalldeclarethatonlypersonsor partiesinterested in the proposedwork as Principals arethose contained in theProposal; and that theProposalismade withoutcollusion withany other person, firm or corporation. The purpose of this meeting is to: 1. Discussthe Bidding Requirements. 2. Receiveany questionsregarding thePlans, Specifications, and Projectingeneral. 3.Visit theproposedconstruction areas. 4. DiscussEEO requirements,ifnecessary. Allquestionsofatechnical nature regardingthe projectwill only be answered in writing by Addendum. Anyquestionsmay be submitted by telephoneorinwriting to Cameron Jones, PEatcjones@bentoneng.com or by phone at(217) 245-4146, or at the Pre-Bid Meeting. Questionsshouldbesubmittedtothe Engineer no laterthan five (5) workingdaysprior to thebid date. Allproposals must be made on theProposalformsfurnished by theOwner's ProjectEngineer and shallcontain the signatureofthe Bidder. TheOwnermay waiveany informalitiesor minordefects or rejectany or all bids, and to determinewhichisthe lowest,responsive, responsible bidbased upon theBase Bidplus anycombination of additivealternate bids of theVillage's choicefor thework. Question Deadline 10/01/2025