The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, is soliciting bids for the Village of East Hazel Crest Stormwater Improvements project located in Cook County, Illinois. The project entails replacing earthen drainage ditches with underground concrete box culverts, including base work and two optional expansions of the culvert installation. This construction initiative is critical for enhancing local stormwater management and infrastructure resilience. Interested small business contractors must submit their bids by 1:00 p.m. Central Time on September 18, 2024, with an estimated project cost between $1 million and $5 million. For further inquiries, contact Ericka Hillard at ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil or by phone at 312-846-5378.