Valve Exercising and Condition Assessment

2026-11-03

The Village is seeking a qualified contractor or firm to perform a multi - year valve exercising program and condition assessment . The Village ’ s water distribution system includes a total of 625 valves , 652 hydrants , and 52 miles of watermain lines . The Village ’ s valves range in size from 4 ” to 16 ”. Valves are currently operated and maintained on an “ as needed ” basis , with most water valves being operated during emergency watermain breaks . One ( 1 ) section (+/- 209 valves ) of the water distribution system will be exercised and assessed each year , over three ( 3 ) years . All valves shall be exercised and maintained to the standards and recommendations put forth by the AWWA manual M44 . The services to be provided will include : 1 . Locating : Locate and perform valve exercising . 2 . Assessment : Complete an assessment of the valve condition . 3 . Report : Provide a complete and comprehensive report of each valve exercised / assessed , with specific focus on those that need additional preventative maintenance or repairs . The Village and Contractor shall agree that no specific quantity of work or valves is guaranteed to be provided to the Contractor under the terms and conditions of the Vendor Contract .

Illinois

2026-04-29