Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago - Lyons and McCook Levee Improvements Project - Contract 13-199-3F (2026)
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater ChicagoUtility District · Chicago, IL- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Daniel Walsh
- (312) 751-6643
The 30-second brief
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago invites bids for the Lyons and McCook Levee Improvements Project, Contract 13-199-3F, located in Lyons and McCook, Illinois. The work involves clearing, grubbing, stripping existing levee, demolition, levee reconstruction, installing seepage barriers, SSP seepage barrier, underdrain system, service road construction, piping, culvert, storm drain, fencing, concrete monuments, and bioswale repair and restoration at Ottawa Trail Woods. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT via the Euna Portal. The estimated cost is between $2,709,842.70 and $3,280,335.90, with a required bid deposit of $164,016.80. A voluntary pre-bid site walk-through is scheduled for November 16, 2026, and a technical pre-bid Zoom conference on November 17, 2026. MBE/WBE/VBE participation goals apply.
Clear, Grub, And strip existing levee; Demolition; Reconstruct levee to final elevation; Install seepage control; Construct service road; Install piping; Construct fencing; Construct concrete monuments; Bioswale repair and restoration
Lowest responsible, responsive Bidder
Bids like this start as pre-RFPs. Get the next ones early.
Get matched pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago invites bids for the Lyons and McCook Levee Improvements Project, Contract 13-199-3F, located in Lyons and McCook, Illinois.
The work involves clearing, grubbing, stripping existing levee, demolition, levee reconstruction, installing seepage barriers, SSP seepage barrier, underdrain system, service road construction, piping, culvert, storm drain, fencing, concrete monuments, and bioswale repair and restoration at Ottawa Trail Woods. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT via the Euna Portal. The estimated cost is between $2,709,842.70 and $3,280,335.90, with a required bid deposit of $164,016.80. A voluntary pre-bid site walk-through is scheduled for November 16, 2026, and a technical pre-bid Zoom conference on November 17, 2026. MBE/WBE/VBE participation goals apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible, responsive Bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Clear, Grub, And strip existing levee
- Demolition
- Reconstruct levee to final elevation
- Install seepage control
- Construct service road
- Install piping
- Construct fencing
- Construct concrete monuments
- Bioswale repair and restoration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid bond
- MBE/WBE Utilization Plan
- MBE/WBE Subcontractor's Letter of Intent
- VBE Commitment Form
- Certification of Compliance with Multi-Project Labor Agreement
- Submit to
- https://mwrd.org
- Scope location
- Lyons, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://mwrd.org. For questions, contact Daniel Walsh.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Daniel Walsh at (312) 751-6643. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Clear, Grub, And strip existing levee; Demolition; Reconstruct levee to final elevation; Install seepage control; Construct service road; Install piping; Construct fencing; Construct concrete monuments; Bioswale repair and restoration. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 5 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible, responsive Bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago?
All active and historical solicitations from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid bond, MBE/WBE Utilization Plan, MBE/WBE Subcontractor's Letter of Intent, VBE Commitment Form, Certification of Compliance with Multi-Project Labor Agreement. Review the full document from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lyons, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.