Project Information

Bid Title

S Taylorville Road Water Main Replacement

Issuing Agency

City of Decatur

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Feb 26, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2024-16

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2024-16
Bid Title:	S Taylorville Road Water Main Replacement
Category:	Public Works Bids
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	City of Decatur Purchasing Division

Description: The City of Decatur Public Works Department seeks bid proposals for the S Taylorville Road Water Main Replacement Project. The proposed improvement consists of performing approximately 4,785 feet (Alt 1: 2,338 feet and Alt 2: 2,044 feet) of new 6”, 8”, and 12” water main installation at various locations throughout the City (S Taylorville Rd, S Fairview Ave, W Legion Dr, Rock Dr, Granite Rd and S Spring Ln). The work also includes testing, pavement removal and replacement, clearing and grubbing, mobilization, traffic control and appurtenant work. Plans, specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from Decatur Blueprint, Inc., 230 West Wood Street, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, 217-423-7589, www.decaturblue.com . Please read attached bid advertisement for more information. Publication Date/Time: 2/4/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2026 3:00 PM Pre-bid Meeting: Optional Call: 02/11 at 10 AM Contact Person: City of Decatur - Public Works 217-424-2747 sdoolin@decaturil.gov Plan & Spec Available: www.decaturblue.com Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F Related Documents: Bid Ad - S Taylorville Road Water Main Replacement 2024-16 2024-16 Plan Holders List 02.06.2026 S Taylorville Water Main Replace - Addendum 1 - 2.17.26

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TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS:

Sealed proposals for the improvement described herein will be received at the City Purchasing

Division located on the first floor of the Civic Center, #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois,

62523, until 10:00 A.M., CST, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, and thereafter publicly

opened and read.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

The proposed improvement is officially known as:

SOUTH TAYLORVILLE ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

CITY PROJECT 2024-16

The proposed project herein specified and described includes the following work:

The proposed improvement consists of performing approximately 4,785 feet (Alt 1: 2,338 feet

and Alt 2: 2,044 feet) of new 6”, 8”, and 12” water main installation at various locations

throughout the City (S Taylorville Rd, S Fairview Ave, W Legion Dr, Rock Dr, Granite Rd and

S Spring Ln). The work also includes testing, pavement removal and replacement, clearing and

grubbing, mobilization, traffic control and appurtenant work.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:

1. AN OPTIONAL PRE-BID MEETING will be held by CONFERENCE CALL

ONLY on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. In addition to project questions,

the opportunity will be provided to discuss the City’s minority participation goals. To join

the Conference call, please call 217-451-0100. When prompted please enter the

passcode 665140.

2. Plans, specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from Decatur Blueprint, Inc., 230

West Wood Street, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, (217) 423-7589, www.decaturblue.com. To

receive updates or addenda you must be on the Plan Holders list for this project

through Decatur Blueprint, Inc.

3. Payment shall be made to Decatur Blueprint, Inc. No refund will be made for the plans,

specification, or proposal forms returned.

4. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at the following locations:

www.decaturblue.com

Planroom

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This Project

City of Decatur

Engineering Division

#1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza

Decatur, Illinois 62523

5. The City of Decatur hereinafter referred to as “City” or “Owner”, will not release the

Engineer's Estimate of Cost in advance of the scheduled time and date of the bid opening.

Bid tabulations will be available on the City’s web site at

https://www.decaturil.gov/438/Contractor-Project-Bid-Information, and Decatur Blue

Print’s web site at www.decaturblue.com /Plans & Portals /Public Projects/DFS Public Plan

Room/City of Decatur Bid Tabs, after the award of a contract has been approved by the City

of Decatur’s City Council.

6. All proposals must be accompanied by a BANK DRAFT, CASHIER’S CHECK, OR

CERTIFIED CHECK made payable to Treasurer, Decatur, Illinois, in the amount of ten

percent (10%) of the bid or BID BOND in the same amount.

7. The contractor shall at all times during the term of this Contract pay the applicable prevailing

wage for Macon County for the month during which the work is performed, as determined

by the Illinois Department of Labor.

8. Before the Contractor and any Subcontractor commences work, the Contractor and any

Subcontractor shall have in place a written Substance Abuse Prevention Program for the

prevention of substance abuse among its employees which meets or exceeds the

requirements in P. A. 95-0635 or shall have a collective bargaining agreement in effect

dealing with the subject matter of P. A. 95-0635.

9. The following Minority Participation Goals for Public Works Contracts are in effect for

this contract:

(1) Ten (10) Percent (%) of the total dollar amount of the contract should be performed

by minority business enterprises if subcontracting opportunities are available and/or Ten

(10) Percent (%) of the total dollar amount of the contract should be for the purchase of

goods, material and equipment to Minority Business Enterprises.

(2) Eighteen (18) Percent (%) of the total hours worked should be performed by minority

workers.

All Contractors shall provide evidence of meeting the City’s minority participation goals

prior to the award of this project and prior to all payments made for work completed or

provide the City of Decatur documentation on their good faith efforts to comply with the

participation goals. Required information and documentation is included in the Project

Manual and is to be submitted with the bid proposal.

REJECTION OF BIDS:

The Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois, reserves the right to accept, renegotiate or reject any

or all proposals and to waive any variance from the requirements of the instructions for bidders. At the

discretion of the Council, required items may be submitted after the bid opening if there is sufficient

compliance with instructions at the time of the bid opening to permit the City to determine the price

bid.

February 4, 2026

Date Advertised

Matthew C. Newell, PE

Public Works Director

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