Demolition of Structure at 512 N. Broadway

The City of Aurora, Illinois is requesting bids for demolition of a structure at 512 N. Broadway under IFB #26-078, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the City's OpenGov procurement system. For contracts exceeding $25,000, bidders must participate in active apprenticeship and training programs approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

The scope includes demolition and removal of approximately 6,500 square feet of a single-story wood and light-gauge metal frame structure with metal roof and slab-on-grade foundation, removal of footing walls to one foot below existing grade and backfilling to existing grade, disconnection of existing water service, and disconnection and plugging of existing sanitary sewer service. An alternate bid option covers removal of over 8,500 square feet (approximately 950 square yards) of concrete pavement from the site. Asbestos and lead paint testing have been completed with no abatement required. Electrical and gas services have already been disconnected. Contractors are responsible for disposal of all demolished materials in accordance with project specifications. A separate allowance of $15,000 covers items ordered by the engineer for work not covered in the base contract.

The contract must be completed by December 31, 2026, with work commencing within ten calendar days of execution. Liquidated damages are assessed at $750 per day for failure to meet the completion deadline and for non-compliance with dust control requirements. The contractor must furnish a bid guarantee of ten percent of total bid amount and, upon award, a Performance and Payment Bond in 100 percent of the contract sum. Required insurance includes Workers Compensation (statutory), General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Umbrella excess liability ($4 million per occurrence and aggregate).

Questions are due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with responses due October 9, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held September 29, 2026. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.