Description
The City of East St. Louis Business Retention Program is issuing multiple Request‑for‑Bid packages (RFB 26‑014 through 26‑017) for repair, upgrade, and safety improvements at several municipal and privately‑owned properties. The work includes electrical upgrades, plumbing installations, fire‑safety equipment, security cameras, drywall and ceiling repairs, roofing replacement, and boiler/heat system installations. Bidders must attend a mandatory on‑site pre‑bid meeting on February 10, 2026 and submit three sealed copies by February 24, 2026 to the City Clerk. The contracts are open‑ended (“Open Until Contracted”) and will be awarded to qualified contractors who can provide labor and materials for the listed scopes.
• Mandatory on‑site pre‑bid meeting (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Feb 10, 2026).
• Four separate project sites across East St. Louis (addresses: 948 St. Louis Ave., 630 N 59th St., 3829 State St., 4001 State St.).
• Core scopes: install 60‑gal electric water tank, replace breaker boxes, install emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, smoke/CO₂ detectors, security doors, ceiling lights, drywall repair, plumbing fixtures, roofing TPO system, boiler installation, security camera system, painting and finishing.
• Required submission: three sealed copies, addressed to Debra Hamilton Tidwell, City Clerk.
• Primary contact for questions: Tereyowna Martin, Director of Purchasing ([email protected], (618) 600‑1919).