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Active water & utilities opportunities in Illinois right now come from agencies including City of Aurora, IL, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and City of Wheaton, among others. The nearest deadline is October 20, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find water & utilities bids in Illinois?

Illinois water & utilities solicitations are spread across 16+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Illinois sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a water & utilities bid is worth your time. The 52 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Contract 3-2026Illinois BidNet Purchasing Group2026-10-20--
2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 3-2026Village of Oak Lawn2026-10-20--
2027 Walters Avenue Sanitary Sewer LiningNorthbrook2026-10-20--
2027 Water Treatment ChemicalsBi-State Joint Purchasing Council2026-10-21--
2027 Water Treatment Plant Chemicals - Calcium Oxide & Fluorosilicic AcidCity of Aurora, IL2026-10-21-$1.2M
NUA Wells 17-20 AbandonmentCity of Crystal Lake2026-10-22--
Solar Photovoltaic SystemVillage of Skokie2026-10-22--
Invitation to Bid: NE Substation Upgrades -- Transformer Purchase Addendum to N…City of Batavia2026-10-23--
Ridge Road Storm Sewer Lining ProjectVillage of North Aurora2026-10-25--
Power Rodding, Sewer, Vacuum Truck Cleaning Services and Repair" data-order=" P…Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority2026-10-26--
Power Rodding, Sewer, Vacuum Truck Cleaning Services and RepairMetropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority2026-10-26--
City of Wheaton Sewer Main Rehabilitation PRojectCity of Wheaton2026-10-26--
City of Wheaton 2026 Sewer Main Rehabilitation ProjectCity of Wheaton2026-10-26-$2.0M
West Wastewater Treatment Plant Raw Sewage Pump Station Rehabilitation ProjectVillage of Huntley2026-10-27--
Well 5 MaintenancePark Forest, Village of2026-10-27--
Water Treatment Plant Filter Media ChangeCity of Highland2026-10-28--
Water Conditioning Bulk Softener SaltDeKalb2026-10-29--
Water & Wastewater SCADA System UpgradeHanover Park2026-10-30--
2027 Water & Sewer Rate StudyHanover Park2026-10-30--
2027 & 2028 Water & Sewer Maintenance Division Emergency Repair ProgramCity of Aurora, IL2026-10-30--

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Tips for Winning Water & Utilities Contracts in Illinois

  • ✓EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) provide billions in annual financing for water projects. Projects funded through SRFs must follow state procurement rules and often require American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions.
  • ✓The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA/BIL, 2021) allocated $55 billion for water infrastructure: the largest federal water investment in history. This funding is flowing through SRFs and EPA grants, creating a surge in water utility procurement through 2026 and beyond.
  • ✓Water utility projects require licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and often demand specific experience with water/wastewater treatment technologies. Build past performance with smaller utilities before pursuing large metropolitan water authority contracts.

Water & Utilities RFP FAQ

How does the State Revolving Fund program create procurement opportunities?

EPA provides capitalization grants to states, which administer CWSRF and DWSRF loan programs for local water and wastewater projects. SRF-funded projects must follow competitive procurement rules and often require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions. States publish intended use plans listing prioritized projects annually.

What impact does the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have on water procurement?

The IIJA (also called the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) allocated $55 billion for water infrastructure, including $15 billion for lead service line replacement, $10 billion for PFAS contamination, and $26 billion for SRF capitalization. This represents a historic increase in water procurement volume that will continue for several years.

What certifications are needed for water utility contracts?

State water and wastewater operator licenses are required for operations contracts. Professional Engineer (PE) license is needed for design work. Contractors typically need state contractor licenses with appropriate classifications (underground utility, pipeline). NSF/ANSI certifications are required for products in contact with drinking water.

How do SCADA system procurements work for water utilities?

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for water utilities are procured through competitive RFPs, typically as design-build or design-bid-build projects. Cybersecurity requirements have increased significantly due to EPA directives and CISA guidelines. Integrators need experience with water-specific protocols (DNP3, Modbus) and compliance with NIST cybersecurity frameworks.

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