Helping Homes Energy Efficiency Improvements Program

The City of Springfield Office of Public Utilities' City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) is soliciting bids from qualified general contractors to participate in the Helping Homes Energy Efficiency Improvements Program, with bids due September 19, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and contractors' walkthrough on August 26, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting and walkthrough is a prerequisite for bid eligibility.

The program provides energy efficiency improvements to owner-occupied residences for qualifying CWLP electric customers. The scope, specific homes, and walkthrough schedule will be distributed at the pre-bid meeting. Contractors must hold general liability insurance with at least $1,000,000 in general aggregate coverage and state-mandated workers' compensation insurance. Contractors must possess applicable state and local licensing for relevant trades, including plumbing, lead abatement, and electrical work where applicable.

Prior to project closeout and payment, contractors must report employee wage information to verify that all workers were paid the current prevailing wage. Bid-opening is scheduled for September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the CWLP Energy Services Office, 1008 E. Miller Street, Springfield, Illinois, Conference Room 2. Attendance at bid-opening is not mandatory. Bids must be submitted to the City of Springfield Office of Budget and Management, Room 210-Municipal Center West, 300 South Seventh Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1681. Questions may be directed to Jason Perkins at 217-789-2070, Extension 2085, or the Helping Homes Project Manager at Extension 2159.