The City of Bloomington, Illinois ("City") is accepting sealed bids for Bid #2024-48, Division Street Fencing & Forestry Mulching Project to be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov until Wednesday, March 27, 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:March 13, 2024Pre-Bid Meeting/Site Visit (Non-Mandatory):March 18, 2024, 10:00am 603 W Division Street, Bloomington IL 61701Questions Due to City:March 20, 2024, 12:00pmResponse from City:March 21, 2024, 4:00pmBids Due:March 27, 2024, 10:00amBid Opening:March 27, 2024, 10:00amAnticipated Award Date:April 22,