2026 Bridge Rehabilitation Program

The City of Aurora, Illinois is requesting bids on the 2026 Bridge Rehabilitation Program (Bid #26-094) for maintenance and repair of bridge infrastructure at two city locations, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The question submission deadline is September 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with city responses due September 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Local businesses meeting specified criteria receive preference consideration, and the city encourages minority business participation.

The scope covers joint repair, concrete removal, reinforcement bar installation, bridge expansion joint system installation, elastomeric concrete application, joint seal installation, MSE wall repair, and deck slab repair at the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge (SN 045-6052) and Ohio Street Bridge (SN 045-9942). The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, traffic control, and incidentals necessary to complete the work to plan and specification.

All work must be completed no later than December 18, 2026. The city will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, qualifications, experience, demonstrated capacity, responsiveness to solicitation requirements, and overall ability to perform. Bidders for contracts exceeding $25,000 must demonstrate current IDOT prequalification status and active participation in apprenticeship and training programs approved and registered with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

Bidders must submit a 10% bid deposit, a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the full contract price, proof of public liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, and an umbrella excess liability policy of $4 million per occurrence and aggregate. Payment shall be made under the Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act upon inspection, acceptance, and receipt of a correct invoice. The contractor must guarantee all work free from defects for one year following final acceptance and payment and maintain the work during this period at no cost to the city. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov E-Procurement System.