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Kewanee council awards five‑year water and wastewater operations contract to incumbent Bock after brief bidding dispute
Summary
After review of three bids — including a lower bid from ION and a proposal from Illinois American Water to buy the system — the Kewanee City Council amended and approved a five‑year operations contract naming Bock Wastewater Treatment Contracting the operator; vote was 5‑0.
The Kewanee City Council on April 14 voted 5‑0 to award a five‑year contract to Bock Wastewater Treatment Contracting to operate the city’s water and wastewater treatment plants, following discussion of three proposals and concerns about vendor familiarity and local staffing.
Mayor Moore opened discussion of Bill 25‑31 by noting the city received three responses, including one from Illinois American Water proposing to purchase the system, and competing proposals from incumbent Bock and from ION Environmental Solutions. City Manager Gary Bradley described the procurement as an opportunity to weigh experience against cost and coordination…
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