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of °Fc <br /> REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS <br /> UP—NS Merger Impact Analysis for STB Proceedings <br /> City of Decatur, Illinois <br /> NOTICE TO BIDDERS <br /> Request for Proposal <br /> The City of Decatur, IL is seeking one prime firm for the analysis necessary to support an effective STB merits <br /> comment filing and mitigation request commensurate with documented impacts.The prime firm will manage and <br /> integrate all work streams and will serve as a single point of contact, manage all subconsultants, and deliver one <br /> integrated work product. <br /> Proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, on September 9, 2026,at the City <br /> of Decatur, Purchasing& Internal Services Division,#1 Gary K.Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois, <br /> 62523. <br /> All bids must be marked in the bottom left-hand corner with the following: "SEALED BID FOR UP-NS <br /> MERGER IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR STB PROCEEDINGS". <br /> Late proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances.Any proposal(s) received after the scheduled time for <br /> closing will not be considered. Sole responsibility rests with the proposing firm to see that its proposal is received <br /> on time. <br /> The Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois reserves the right to accept, renegotiate or reject any or all proposals and <br /> to waive any variance from the requirements of the instruction for bidders.The Council further reserves the right to <br /> award the contract to the bidder which, in the opinion of Council,will best serve the public interest,and the criteria <br /> listed herein shall be subordinate to the discretion of Council with regard there to.At the discretion of the Council, <br /> required items may be submitted after the bid opening if there is sufficient compliance with instructions at the time <br /> of the bid opening to permit the City to determine the price bid. <br /> Illinois Human Rights Act applies. <br /> For a complete copy of the request for proposal contact <br /> ShamRA Robinson, PhD, Deputy City Manager at <br /> srobinson@decaturil.gov <br /> City of Decatur <br /> Kelly Harrison <br /> Procurement Officer <br /> August 25, 2026 <br /> Signed: SHAMRA ROBINSON, PhD Date: August 25, 2026 <br /> 8 <br />