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Freeport Water and Sewer Commission

Water and Sewer Drop Box is located in the rear of the 524 Building using Green Street north parking lot entrance

Water and Sewer Electronic Payment Feature

For electronic payment, please use this link:

The following documents are provided in PDF format:

Request for Proposals by Water and Sewer Commission

1. Water and Sewer Bill Printing RFP
2. City of Freeport Purchasing Policy
3. General Conditions for Bidding on Water and Sewer Projects

Looking for Plans and Bid Specs for Water and Sewer Projects?

• Please see the attached link: Project Contact Information
• Big 4 Bid Opening and Pre-Bid Schedule

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Bid Tabulations for Big 4 Projects - 2011

•  Request for Intent to Award – Water Production Well No. 9 and 10 and Well House No. 9 and No. 10 - Bid Tabulation from Consulting Engineer Fehr-Graham & Associates - view PDF

•  Request for Intent to Award – The 0.5 MG Burchard Avenue Elevated Tank - Bid Tabulation from Consulting Engineering Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende, (RHMG) Inc. - view PDF

•  Request for Intent to Award – The Water System Improvements for New Pressure Zone - Bid Tabulation from Consulting Engineering Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende, (RHMG) Inc. - view PDF

•  Request for Intent to Award – SCADA Upgrade - Bid Tabulation from Consulting Engineer Strand Associates, Inc. - view PDF

•  Request for Intent to Award – City-Wide Sanitary Sewer Lining and Improvements Project 2011 Bid Tabulation from Water and Sewer Commission Project Administrator (opening 08/12/2011) - view PDF

Request for Intent to Award – City-Wide Water Meter Replacement and Advanced Metering Infrastructure Fixed Base Project Bid Tabulation from Water and Sewer Commission Project Administrator (opening 08/24/2011) - view PDF

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 2 Rehabilitation

• Waste Water Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 2 Rehabilitation - Bid Documents

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0.5 MG Burchard Ave Elevated Tank

• Pre Bid Minutes for 0.5 MG Burchard Ave Elevated Tank – July 12, 2011
• Addendum No. 1 for 0.5 MG Burchard Ave Elevated Tank – July 22, 2011
• Addendum No. 2 for 0.5 MG Burchard Ave Elevated Tank – July 25, 2011

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Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project

• Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project - Bid Documents
• Addendum No. 1 Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project - July 8, 2011
• Addendum No. 2 Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project - Aug 2, 2011
• Addendum No. 3 Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project - Aug 5, 2011
• Addendum No. 4 Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project - Aug 9, 2011
• Addendum No. 5 Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvement Project - Aug 9, 2011
• Addendum No. 5 Revised Bid Form for Sanitary Sewer Lining - Aug 9, 2011
• Pre-Bid Minutes Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements - July 13, 2011
• Plan Holders List Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements - July 29, 2011
• Bus Tour Notice and Schedule for Thursday August 4, 2011
• Bus Tour Attendees - Final
• Plan Holder Listing as of August 3, 2011

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FEMA Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project – 2011

• FEMA Sanitary Sewer Lining & Improvements Project - Bid Documents
• Addendum No. 1 FEMA Sanitary Sewer Lining
• Video Tape 1
• Video Tape 2

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SCADA Upgrade Project 

• Pre Bid Minutes for SCADA Upgrade Project – July 13, 2011
• Addendum No. 1 for SCADA Upgrade Project – July 27, 2011
• Plan Holder List for SCADA Upgrade Project – July 27, 2011

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Water Meter Replacement Program

• Water Meter Replacement Program - Revised July 5, 2011 Bid Documents
• Addendum #1 to Water Meter Replacement - July 13, 2011
• PreBid Minutes for City Wide Water Meter Meeting - July 13, 2011
• PreBid Sign in Sheet for City Wide Water Meter Meeting - July 13, 2011
• Addendum No. 2 for Water Meter Replacement – July 27, 2011
• Addendum No. 2 supplement IL Plumbing Response for Water Meter Replacement – July 19, 2011
• Addendum No. 2 supplement Freeport Customer Address File for Water
• Addendum No. 3 for Water Meter Replacement - July 28, 2011
• Addendum No. 3 Supplement Final Determination on RF for Water Meter Replacement - August 3, 2011
• Addendum No. 4 Water Meter Replacement - August 5, 2011
• Addendum No. 5 Water Meter Replacemnt - August 22, 2011

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Water System Improvements

• Pre Bid Minutes for Water System Improvements – July 12, 2011
• Addendum No. 1 for Water System Improvements – July 26, 2011
• Addendum No. 2 for Water System Improvements - August 1, 2011
• Addendum No. 3 for Water System Improvements - August 1, 2011

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Well House No. 9 & 10 and Water Production Well No.9 & 10

• Pre Bid Minutes for Well No. 9 & 10 – July 12, 2011
• Addendum No 1 for Well No. 9 & 10 – June 20, 2011
• Addendum No 2 for Well No. 9 & 10 - July 21, 2011
• Addendum No 3 for Well No. 9 & 10 - July 28, 2011

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Mission Statement:
Freeport Water and Sewer will provide customers with high quality water and service in the most efficient and economical manner. We will work in cooperation with the customers to provide and maintain a safe, clean and secure water and sewer service now and for the future.

History:
The first pipes of the Freeport Water Company were laid in July of 1882 after Nathan Shelton of Annapolis, Maryland, answered a plea in the newspapers for a water system. By 1889, 12 million gallons of water a month were being pumped through 12 miles of mains and an 88 foot water tower on Whistler St.

In 1937, the city bought the water system and established a commission headquartered in City Hall. This has lead to the management of three elevated tanks, six wells, 28,000 customers, and 120 miles of mains. Currently, over 4 million gallons of water, is pumped through the mains daily.

The earliest sewer system of Freeport dumped untreated sewage into the Pecatonica River. In 1934, Freeport was warned by the state that a treatment plant must be built.

In 1968, over 5 million dollars was raised through grants and bond sales to fund the project. The project included five new lift stations, treatment plant expansion and a pilot research program.

In 1999, the wastewater plant is about to be expanded again with new treatment equipment, processes, and upgrades. This $12 million dollar project will help to keep the wastewater plant running smoothly for the next 20 years.

The Water and Sewer Commission has provided water since 1937 and sewer since 1939, and we will carry the city proudly and safely well into the next millennium.

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Freeport City Hall
524 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-8200 or 815-235-8203