Title
2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Program - ITB 26-040
History
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) governs the Village’s sanitary sewer system. MWRD requires sanitary sewer systems that discharge into MWRD facilities to implement measures to reduce excessive Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) from entering the system.
In 2015, the Village selected RJN Group, Inc., of Joliet, Illinois (“RJN Group”) as the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Consultant to provide assistance in developing and implementing a Village-wide comprehensive sanitary sewer evaluation and repair program in order to meet the MWRD requirements for the Inflow and Infiltration Control Program (IICP).
From 2016 to 2023, RJN Group conducted several testing and inspections for the Village sanitary sewer system. RJN and staff have identified “high priority” defects requiring rehabilitation or repairs that created a multi-year sanitary sewer system rehabilitation to meet MWRD compliance.
In 2024, the Village solicited engineering firms to continue the sanitary sewer evaluation and repair program for the Village, and in December 2024, RJN was approved again by the Board for another five (5) year contract.
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-040 for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Program work was published on BidNet Direct from April 29 through May 14, 2026. The project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately eighty-six (86) sanitary manholes, which includes sealing and adjusting manhole frames, replacing frames and covers, installing internal chimney seals, installing a barrel section and cone, grouting joints and full manholes, cementitious sealing, epoxy coating, repairing bench and trough. The rehabilitation of the manholes will cut down on the infiltration of stormwater during heavy rains. This program is done to meet the yearly requirements of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to address i...
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