211-221 Gale St Sanitary Service Relocation

The City of Aurora, Illinois is requesting bids on sanitary and water service relocation for 211–221 Gale Street (Bid #26-066) under IFB, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and questions due September 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders for contracts exceeding $25,000 must participate in active apprenticeship and training programs approved and registered with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training to be considered responsible bidders — this is a mandatory qualification filter.

The scope includes installation of a new 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer main from a proposed manhole, relocation of approximately six existing sanitary services on both sides of Gale Street, separation and reconnection of services to the new main using 6-inch PVC sanitary service pipe, installation of copper water services via directional drilling, identification and complete replacement of any lead water service lines encountered within project limits, and full restoration of disturbed areas in accordance with City of Aurora standards and applicable federal, state, and local codes. Excavation, backfilling, removal, disposal, and protection of existing utilities, structures, and adjacent facilities are included.

Work must commence no later than ten calendar days after contract execution and performance bond approval. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no work is permitted on Sundays, federal holidays, or specified City holidays (MLK Day, Juneteenth, Veterans Day) without prior written approval. Underground utilities cannot be installed between October 31 and April 1 without Engineer direction. Completion is required by November 13, 2026.

Bidders must submit a 10 percent bid deposit (bank draft, bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check) and provide a Performance and Payment Bond for 100 percent of the contract amount. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation at statutory limits, General Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Umbrella excess liability of $4 million per occurrence and aggregate. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's E-Procurement System (OpenGov). Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.