The City of Bloomington, Illinois ("City") is accepting sealed bids for Bid #2024-44, FY2025 Utility Maintenance to be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov until Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:00 am CST.BackgroundThe City of Bloomington, incorporated in 1856, is a home rule unit of government under the 1970 Illinois Constitution. The City of Bloomington is located in the heart of Central Illinois, approximately 125 miles southwest of Chicago, 155 miles northeast of St. Louis and 64 miles northeast of Springfield, the State Capital. The City of Bloomington is the County Seat of McLean County, the largest county in Illinois (approximately 762,240 acres). The results of the 2010 Census shows the City now has a population of 76,610 citizens. The economic strength of the City of Bloomington metropolitan area is well diversified with no single dominating industry.TimelineBid Released:April 2, 2024Questions Due to City:April 12, 2024, 3:00pmResponse from City:April 16, 2024, 3:00pmBids Due:April 23, 2024, 10:00amBid Opening:April 23, 2024, 10:00am www.cityblm.org/bidopeningAnticipated Award Date:May 13,