NOTICE TO MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., 12052 Highland Road, Highland, IL 62249, 618-654-9877, is seeking qualified, disadvantaged businesses as subcontractors for the City of Sparta, IL Wastewater Improvements project. Qualified subcontracting opportunities are available in the following areas: Precast Concrete, Metals, Electrical, Equipment, Process Interconnections, and Water and Wastewater Processing. Interested businesses should contact Korte & Luitjohan's Estimating Department in writing (certified letter, return receipt requested) or via email at: estimating@korteluitjohan.com to discuss the subcontracting or material supply opportunities. All negotiations must be complete prior to the bid opening on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Proposals will be evaluated in order on the basis of low responsive bid received. All bids must be accompanied with proof of MBE/WBE certification. IPL0315494 Feb 25 2026