Notices & Alerts

CLOSED - Invitation to Bid: Turf Care for the City of Urbana (Solicitation #2122-39)

Submitted by AmandaF on February 16, 2022 - 12:51pm

Date:

March 4, 2022 - 1:00pm

CLOSED

At 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, the City of Urbana will open bids for turf care of specified City of Urbana rights of way and facility lawn areas. The turf care contract will be from April 2022 through December 2023.

It is expected that this work will consist of caring for an estimated 10+ acres of lawn area. Illustrations of these areas and their location are included with the bid document.

The Contractor will not be required to pay prevailing wages, but will need to certify that they comply with the City of Urbana’s requirements for non-discrimination and maintenance of a drug-free workplace plus will be required to provide a certificate of insurance as described in the Specifications. In addition, the City may require any bidder to provide a list of references and clients served over the past five years and reserves the right reject bids based on the information received from references.

Interested bidders are invited to complete the contact form below to obtain a set of bid documents.

Tuesday Curbside U-Cycle Route Delays

Submitted by CourtneyR on February 8, 2022 - 3:26pm

Date:

February 8, 2022 - 3:00pm to February 9, 2022 - 5:00pm

There has been a collection delay on the Tuesday curbside U-Cycle routes, particularly in the Stone Creek subdivision and Prairie Winds subdivision, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Please continue to leave your recycling receptacles curbside and they will be emptied either later on Tuesday or on Wednesday, February 9. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302.

Sidewalk Snow Requirement in Effect

Submitted by BridgetB on February 4, 2022 - 5:23pm

Date:

February 5, 2022 - 8:00am to February 6, 2022 - 8:00am

CITY OF URBANA SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT

At 8 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022, the Urbana Public Works Director will declare the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in effect for the Downtown, University, and South Philo Road snow removal districts.

Due to the winter storm, ice and/or two inches or more of snow has accumulated on sidewalks. In order to make sidewalks safe for pedestrians, City ordinance requires that public sidewalks, within the defined districts, be cleared by adjacent property owners within 24 hours after the Public Works Director’s declaration. Sidewalks need to be cleared by 8 a.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022. Public sidewalks within these districts, which are not in compliance, could be cleared by the City at the expense of the adjacent property owner, with additional fines and administrative fees applied.

Thursday & Friday U-Cycle Collections Delayed

Submitted by CourtneyR on February 2, 2022 - 3:25pm

Date:

February 3, 2022 - 7:00am to February 5, 2022 - 5:00pm

Due to inclement weather, the Thursday U-Cycle route will be collected on Friday, and the Friday U-Cycle route will be collected on Saturday. Please set recycling curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection. Please check to ensure visibility of the U-Cart from the street due to the snow. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302.

Urbana City Offices Remain Closed

Submitted by BridgetB on February 1, 2022 - 2:01pm

Date:

February 2, 2022 - 8:00am to February 4, 2022 - 5:00pm

To see Urbana's Snow and Ice Removal Plan go here: In the Know About Snow | City of Urbana (urbanaillinois.us).

CLOSED: Invitation to Bid: Curbside Bagged Leaf Collection and Disposal Services (Solicitation #2122-42)

Submitted by CourtneyR on January 27, 2022 - 5:12pm

Date:

January 28, 2022 - 7:00am to February 18, 2022 - 2:00pm

Sealed BIDS to provide curbside bagged leaf collection and disposal services will be received by the City of Urbana at the Department of Public Works, Environmental Sustainability Division, 706 Glover, Urbana, Illinois 61802 until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Friday, February 18, 2022.

CLOSED - Invitation to Bid: Tree Planting/Purchase for the City of Urbana (Solicitation # 2122-38)

Submitted by AmandaF on January 25, 2022 - 7:53am

Date:

February 15, 2022 - 1:30pm

CLOSED

The City of Urbana, Illinois is seeking bids for the planting/purchase of trees that are between 1.5"-2" caliper for its Spring 2022 planting program. Unit costs shall not be the sole determination of contract award. Preference may be given to vendors who can provide 2" caliper trees. The City shall have final determination on whichever serves its best interest.

Sealed bids will be received at Urbana Public Works Department, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802 through 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 15, 2022 and at said time, the bids shall be opened and read publicly.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities.

Tree Planting/Purchase Contact Form

CLOSED: Request for Proposals: Executive Search Firm Services (Solicitation # 2122-41)

Submitted by TamraC on January 24, 2022 - 9:50am

Date:

January 24, 2022 - 10:00am to February 25, 2022 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana is soliciting proposals from qualified, professional executive recruitment firms
to provide executive recruitment services for the search for Chief of Police, Community
Development Services Director, or both. The intent of this RFP is to partner with one or more
executive recruitment/search firm or firms experienced in executive recruitments to provide high
quality service, delivering highly qualified, diverse, and well-vetted candidates.
Proposers may submit proposals to conduct either the search for Community Development
Services Director, or the search for Chief of Police, or both. Proposals must clearly specify which
search or searches they are proposing for and provide pricing accordingly.
In addition, the selected Proposer(s) may be requested to assist the City in conducting future
searches and sourcing of Executive Management Team and/or Leadership Team level
candidates as needed through Dec. 31, 2025. This will vary upon project, need, and
situation. Scope and cost will be negotiated between the City and the consultant as the need

East Elm Street Closure Between South Broadway Avenue and South Vine Street

Submitted by BridgetB on January 14, 2022 - 11:10am

Date:

January 17, 2022 - 7:00am to January 24, 2022 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting; East Elm Street will be closed to through traffic between South Broadway Avenue and South Vine Street, starting on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022, to install a new water main by Cross Construction for Illinois American Water Company. Access will be maintained to all properties along East Elm Street between South Broadway Avenue and South Vine Street during the project.

Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to drive and walk carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Adam Shaw at 217-384-2342 or ajshaw@urbanaillinois.us.

Street Closure

Submitted by BridgetB on January 11, 2022 - 1:40pm

Date:

January 13, 2022 - 7:00am to January 14, 2022 - 5:00pm

EAST WATER STREET CLOSURE BETWEEN NORTH BROADWAY AVENUE AND NORTH VINE STREET

East Water Street will be closed to through traffic between North Broadway Avenue and North Vine Street starting on Thursday January 13, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, to repair the pavement from the water main leak. Access will be maintained to all properties along East Water Street between North Broadway Avenue and North Vine Street during the project. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to drive and walk carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Adam Shaw at 217-384-2342 or ajshaw@urbanaillinois.us.

CLOSED - Request for Proposals: Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) services (# 2122-35)

Submitted by TamraC on December 23, 2021 - 8:31am

Date:

December 23, 2021 - 8:30am to January 28, 2022 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana is seeking proposals from qualified firms for Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") Services. The City's EAP program is intended to help employees and their household members deal with personal problems such as alcoholism/substance abuse, family difficulties, stress, monetary/financial problems, legal troubles, family violence and other personal difficulties that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being.

Interested firms must register to receive the RFP by January 28, 2022. Registration is required so that we can send addenda to you should the RFP change. please register using the contact form here: Request for Proposals: Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) services (# 2122-35) Contact Form | City of Urbana (urbanaillinois.us)

CLOSED - Invitation to Bid: Demolition of the Webber Building for The Urbana Free Library (Solicitation #2122-003)

Submitted by BarbS on December 21, 2021 - 11:32am

Date:

December 22, 2021 - 9:00am to January 28, 2022 - 2:00pm

The Urbana Free Library is accepting bids for demolition of the Webber Building at 201 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801. Sealed bids will be due to The Urbana Free Library on January 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Allowable means for transmitting proposals: hardcopy.

There will be an optional pre-bid meeting on January 5, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and a site inspection directly after the pre-bid meeting. Location for above: rear parking lot of the Webber Building 201 W. Green St., Urbana, Illinois 61801, south of the Urbana Free Library.

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