Active SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · VILLAGE OF WILMETTE
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The Village of Wilmette requests proposals for external direct pipe assessment to inspect two locations on its 24-inch cast iron drinking water transmission main. Proposals are due August 25, 2026, with interviews possible in early September.
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Notice is hereby given that the Village of Wilmette (“Village”) will receive Proposals on DemandStar.com until 08/25/2026 at 2:00 pm, local time for to inspect two (2) locations along the Village’s 24-inch cast iron drinking water transmission main. Description of Work The proposed work is officially known as External Direct Pipe Assessment, as further described in the Specifications section of this RFP. Availability and Clarification of Documents This RFP and any addendums will be posted on DemandStar.com and the Village’s website at: https://www.wilmette.gov/Proposals.aspx. The deadline for submitting questions is 2:00 pm local time 08/18/2026. Respondents will provide written acknowledgment of each addendum issued with their submitted Proposal. Oral explanations will not be binding. No clarifications, interpretations or addenda shall be issued after 2:00 pm local time on 08/20/2026. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to check DemandStar.com and the Village’ website to determine if an addendum has been posted. Restriction Of Communication Any questions related to this RFP must be submitted in writing to Cliff Ruemmler, Purchasing Manager, at Purchase@wilmette.com. Questions received by the Village, including the Village’s responses will be consolidated and posted on DemandStar.com and the Village’s website. All other communications between a Respondent and Village staff, public official(s) and/or consultants concerning any part of this solicitation is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the Village disqualifying the Respondent’s Proposal. Confidentiality Respondents response, in its entirety, is subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and no part of the Respondent’s Proposal will be considered confidential by the Village. Short-list Interviews The Village may interview a short-list of Respondents prior to the awarding of the contract. Interviews are expected to be conducted at a mutually agreeable time during the week of 09/07/2026 if needed.
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