Peoria County Infrastructure Committee

The Peoria County Infrastructure Committee met on June 3, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement topics included awarding a contract to Oberlander Electric for the continuation of PLC and SCADA automation upgrades at the treatment plant, and the establishment of a pool of qualified contractors for time and materials work in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades, with bidders such as Illini Plumbing, Pipco, Kerner, Oberlander, and Ruyle Mechanical. The committee also approved an annual agreement with Bradley University for pavement inspection services, including new Smart Cities data collection enhancements funded by a grant. Additionally, the committee reviewed a federal agreement for intersection safety improvements funded 90% by the state, and approved bids for stairwell repairs and drainage improvements at a parking deck, including contingency funds within a guaranteed maximum price. An intergovernmental agreement related to the Chillicothe Railroad viaduct engineering project was also previewed, highlighting procurement plans for professional engineering services. Motions for contract approvals and funding allocations were passed unanimously, reflecting ongoing efforts to modernize infrastructure and enhance safety in Peoria County.