Notice to Bidders The Village of East Carondelet, St. Clair County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for the construction of the EAST CARONDELET DR-22 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS until 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2026 at the office of Gonzalez, 525 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois 62220. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2026. The sealed bids must be delivered to the Gonzalez Companies Office, during regular business hours, prior to the stated bid opening time. The Contract Documents, including Contract Drawings and Specifications, are on file at the office of Gonzalez Companies, LLC 525 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Contact Jon Mueth at jmueth@gocos.net for electronic plans and specifications.The project consists of drainage improvements; pipe culverts, open ditching, paved ditches, construction of detention facilities, and restoration items, as well as pump station improvements. The project will take place in the Village of East Carondelet, St. Clair County, IL at various locations with the Village limits. COMPLETION OF IGD FORMS: Each bidder shall complete the respective forms provided by the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department (IGD) and submit with their bid proposal. Bidder is subject to non-acceptance of bid proposal should forms not be completed and submitted with the proposal.MBE PARTICIPATION: Include Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation of fifteen percent (15%) of the awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the project. Participation of a MBE is required by the US Department of Housing Participation Contractor's Agreement and submit a completed MBE Contractor Certification form reflecting the participating MBE as a subcontractor (unless a supplier) as a part of the bid proposal.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION – SECTION 3: The requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701u) are included in the IGD documentation requirements and shall be completed and submitted as a part of the bid proposal.