Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago - Public Tender of Bids for a 14-Year Lease - Lease Number: 26-363-12
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater ChicagoUtility District · Chicago, IL- Due
- Oct 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 14 years
- Primary contact
- Margarett Zilligen
The 30-second brief
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago invites sealed proposals for a 14-year lease on approximately 9 acres of district real estate located at 6400 Canal Bank Road, Forest View, Illinois, known as Main Channel Parcel 37.07. The site features a 1-story industrial building, a 2-office building, and approximately 250,000 sf of paved yard and driveway area, zoned General Manufacturing M-2 with a barge dock potential. The fair market value is established at $3,080,000.00 with a minimum initial annual rental bid of $308,000.00. Proposals are due by October 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Central Standard Time and must be submitted electronically via the Euna Portal. A bid deposit equal to fifty percent of the initial annual rental is required via ACH transfer.
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Summary
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago invites sealed proposals for a 14-year lease on approximately 9 acres of district real estate located at 6400 Canal Bank Road, Forest View, Illinois, known as Main Channel Parcel 37.07.
The site features a 1-story industrial building, a 2-office building, and approximately 250,000 sf of paved yard and driveway area, zoned General Manufacturing M-2 with a barge dock potential. The fair market value is established at $3,080,000.00 with a minimum initial annual rental bid of $308,000.00. Proposals are due by October 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Central Standard Time and must be submitted electronically via the Euna Portal. A bid deposit equal to fifty percent of the initial annual rental is required via ACH transfer.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Highest responsible bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
signed copies of any addenda, bid deposit via ACH transfer
- Submit to
- https://mwrd.org
- Scope location
- Forest View, Illinois
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 October 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://mwrd.org. For questions, contact Margarett Zilligen.
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 Margarett Zilligen. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Highest responsible 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.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 14 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: signed copies of any addenda, bid deposit via ACH transfer. 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: Forest View, Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.