Bids & Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

The City of Mt. Vernon issues bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for qualifications (RFQs) for goods, services, and projects. These opportunities are open to qualified vendors and contractors who wish to do business with the City.

Current Opportunities

The items and services currently open for bidding are listed below. You may download the bid package directly or follow the instructions in the posting to obtain it.

Optimist Park Dog Park/Basketball Court Project

The City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois is seeking bids for the Optimist Park Dog Park/Basketball Court Project. Bids will be accepted by the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 1100 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864

Important Dates Due Date & Time: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Specifications
Bid packets/Specifications may be obtained from the Mt. Vernon City Clerk’s Office

Submission Requirements Envelopes containing bids shall be plainly marked: “Optimist Park Dog Park/Basketball Court Project”

Mailing Address:
City of Mount Vernon – City Clerk’s Office
PO Box 1708
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Hand Delivery:
City Clerk’s Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

For further information contact Brad Ruble, City Engineer, Engineering Department, 1100 Main St., Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864, (618) 242-6830, brad.ruble@mtvernon.com

Public Utilities Roll-Off Truck

The City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois is seeking bids for a Public Utilities Roll-Off Dump Truck. Bids will be accepted by the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 1100 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864

Important Dates Due Date & Time: October 28th, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Specifications
Bid packets/Specifications may be obtained from the Mt. Vernon City Clerk’s Office

Submission Requirements Envelopes containing bids shall be plainly marked: “PU Roll-Off Truck”

Mailing Address:
City of Mount Vernon – City Clerk’s Office
PO Box 1708
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Hand Delivery:
City Clerk’s Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

For further information contact Mike Shannon, Fleet Services Director at (618) 242-6855.

Submitting Responses

All submissions must follow the instructions in the bid or RFP packet, including deadlines, documentation, and delivery method. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Questions

For questions regarding a specific opportunity, please contact the person listed in the bid document.