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Bids & Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

The City of Mt. Vernon issues bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for qualifications (RFQs) for goods, services, and projects. These opportunities are open to qualified vendors and contractors who wish to do business with the City.

Current Opportunities

The items and services currently open for bidding are listed below. You may download the bid package directly or follow the instructions in the posting to obtain it.

The City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, has received a FY25 U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant to conduct environmental site assessments and related activities within the city limits of Mt. Vernon and surrounding areas as applicable. The City is seeking proposals from qualified environmental consulting firms to provide professional services in support of this grant, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) preparation, community engagement support, and other tasks as outlined in the RFP.

All qualified contractors/vendors are invited to submit a sealed proposal.

Important Dates

  • Proposal Due Date: 10 A.M. on October 27, 2025

RFP Availability

The Request for Proposals (RFP) document may be downloaded below.

Questions

All questions regarding this proposal should be directed to:

Nathan McKenna
City Manager
Phone: 618-242-6802
Email: CityManager@mtvernon.com

Submission Requirements

  • Sealed proposals must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope:
    Request for Proposals for Environmental Consulting Services-FY25 Brownfield Assessment Grant
  • Deliver to:
    City of Mt. Vernon - City Clerk's Office
    1100 Main Street
    Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
  • Include all required forms and documentation. Incomplete submissions may be rejected.

General Terms

  • The City reserves the right to reject any or all {bids/Proposals}, or any part thereof.
  • All contracts for the construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
  • The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and must be an equal opportunity employer.

RFP Document

The city of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is seeking bids for constructing a 15'x32' storage building on concrete base at the City's waste water treatment plane. All qualified contractors/vendors are invited to submit a sealed bid.

Important Dates

  • Bid Due Date: October 30,2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Bid Opening Location: City Hall, 1100 Main Street

Bid Packet Availability

Packets may be obtained in person from:

City Clerk's Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Office hours: 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday thru Friday

Questions

All questions regarding this bid should be directed to:

Brad Ruble
City Engineer
Phone: 618-242-6830
Email: brad.ruble@mtvernon.com

Submission Requirements

  • Sealed bids/proposals must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope:
    Sewer Treatment Storage Building Project
  • Deliver to:
    City of Mt. Vernon - City Clerk's Office
    1100 Main Street
    Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
  • Include all required forms and documentation. Incomplete submissions may be rejected.

General Terms

  • The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof.
  • All contracts for the construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
  • The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and must be an equal opportunity employer.

Bid Advertisement

Submitting Responses

All submissions must follow the instructions in the bid or RFP packet, including deadlines, documentation, and delivery method. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Questions

For questions regarding a specific opportunity, please contact the person listed in the bid document.