Wastewater Improvements - Sparta, IL

The City of Sparta is seeking sealed bids for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade that includes installing a new sludge press, improving an existing lift station, and removing/replacing another lift station. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and requires compliance with prevailing‑wage, Davis‑Bacon, and “Buy America” statutes. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price are mandatory. • Install new sludge press at existing treatment plant • Upgrade existing lift station and replace another lift station • All work must meet Illinois environmental loan program requirements and prevailing‑wage rules • Bids due 3/19/2026 10:00 am; pre‑bid conference 3/5/2026 2:00 pm (optional) • Bonds required for 100 % of contract value; project funded partially by Illinois EPA loan