ARPA Allows for Utilizing Purchasing Cooperatives A number of members have requested guidance as to the ability of local governments to utilize the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) and other purchasing cooperatives when spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This week NWMC, SPC staff on behalf of The Cooperative contacted Sourcewell and the other SPC vendors who utilize purchasing cooperatives and we are pleased to report that their legal teams have advised that

The Village of Hazel Crest is currently hiring for the following positions: Assistant Director of Public Works HR Administrator Accountant Interested candidates can send resumes and cover letters to Tashmore@villageofhazelcrest.com. Find full details by downloading the files below.

The Village of Olympia Fields is hiring a full time Public Works Maintenance employee. Applications can be downloaded on the municipality's website. Find more information by downloading the file below.

The Village of Ford Heights is soliciting bids from responsible and established bidders known to be experienced and regularly engaged in the construction of storm water drainage facilities and green infrastructure best management practices. The Village plans to construct a green infrastructure project in the Sunnyfield Neighborhood near Cottage Grove Avenue and 13th Street, which will include the construction of rain gardens, curb cuts, storm structure cleanouts, and other im

This event is hosted by Mayor Patty Eidam and the Village of Lansing on Thursday, December 2nd at Lansing Serbian Social Center at 6:00pm. Find registration and sponsorship information here. For more information contact Melissa Doud at melissa.doud@ssmma.org.

Find information about project and expenditure report deadlines, project eligibility criteria, and resource links below. 1. Project & Expenditure Report: The U.S. Treasury revised the deadline for submissions: a. For Metro Cities, the report is due on January 31, 2022 b. For Non-Entitlement Units of Government (NEUs), the report is due on April 30, 2022 2. Project Eligibility Support public health expenditures, by funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical e

SPC Renews Liquid Calcium Chloride Contract with No Price Increase Just in time for winter, the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Governing Board is pleased to announce the second of three possible, one-year contract extensions on the 2021-22 Liquid Calcium Chloride (Contract # 194) with Sicalco Ltd. of Hinsdale. The contract extension runs from December 5, 2021, through December 4, 2022, with no price increase as follows: Price Per Gallon Delivery Delivered Price $0.4828

When: Saturday, November 13th Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Walk-Ins Welcome Where: Grand Prairie Services 450 West 14th Street Chicago Heights, IL 60411 To register or more info call: 708-444-1012 ext. 1532 The Pfizer vaccine will be administered Find more information here.