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Ad for 50/50 Grant Program RFB 25-153 thru 157

East St. Louis News Posted on January 19, 2026


Business Retention Program — Request for Bids (RFB 25-153–157)

The City of East St. Louis is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB 25-153–157) under its Business Retention Program. The purpose of this request is to contract with qualified contractors to provide rehabilitation services to citizens.

Bid Requirements:

  • All bids must be sealed

  • Three (3) copies of each bid are required

  • RFB number(s) must be clearly marked on the sealed bid


Bid Deadline:

January 29, 2026, by 10:00 AM

Submission Location:

Office of the City Clerk – Debra Hamilton-Tidwell

First Floor

301 River Park Drive

East St. Louis, IL 62201

Program Questions:

Raven Lewis, Program Manager – rlewis@cesl.us | (618) 600-7113

Alvin Parks, Director of Community Development – aparks@cesl.us | (618) 698-0973

Bidding Process Questions:

Tereyowna Martin, Director of Purchasing – tmartin@cesl.us | (618) 600-1919

Ineater Fleming, Purchasing Manager – ifleming@cesl.us | (618) 600-4704


Please visit the City’s website for additional bidding opportunities and documents.

City of East St. LouisAd for 50 50 Grant Program