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DeKalb council awards $5.07 million bid for Chicago West Business Center transmission main

City of DeKalb City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The DeKalb City Council approved a $5,074,999.99 low bid for a 3.8-mile, 16-inch transmission water main to serve the Chicago West Business Center, funded from the water fund reserve with a 5% contingency for a total project budget of $5,328,750.

The DeKalb City Council voted to award the Chicago West Business Center transmission water main contract to Elliot and Wood for $5,074,999.99, with a city contingency of $250,750, bringing the total project budget to $5,328,750.

City Manager Bill Nicholas recommended the award, saying the work will extend roughly 3.8 miles of 16-inch main to serve planned growth. "The lowest responsible low bid was Elliot and…

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