How to bid on Peoria County’s Highway and ETSB Office Renovation

What Peoria County is buying

Peoria County is seeking bids from qualified vendors for Bid #05-11-26, a renovation and addition to its Highway and ETSB offices in Peoria, Illinois.

This is a public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements. Construction and demolition vendors must also enter into the project’s Community Workforce Agreement.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The optional pre-bid meeting is October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Peoria County Highway, 6915 W. Plank Rd, Peoria, IL 61604. Questions are due November 5, 2026.

Bids are due November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the deadline; plan to allow time for portal submission.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to contractors qualified to perform office renovation and addition work. General contractors planning to use subcontractors should be ready to provide their names.

General contractors and subcontractors on contracts of $30,000 or more must participate in an apprenticeship training program and submit a Certificate of Apprenticeship and Training with the bid response.

How to access and submit a bid

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents and addenda.

Review the bid materials and submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the notice’s submission directions, before the closing date.

Prepare a complete, responsive bid

Review the specifications, general instructions and addenda carefully. Track the November 5 question deadline and use the optional pre-bid meeting to understand the project and identify questions.

Check prevailing wage obligations and, if the contract is $30,000 or more, confirm apprenticeship program participation and include the required certificate. General contractors should identify all planned subcontractors.

Review the Community Workforce Agreement template in the bid specifications and account for the requirement to enter into the agreement for construction and demolition work on this project. Before submitting, check that the response is complete and allow time for portal delivery.