Uninterrupted Power Supply System & Installation

The City of Aurora, Illinois is requesting bids on the East Benton Street Sewer Separation project under IFB 26-060, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and questions due June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The contract is subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements under 820 ILCS 130, and contractors must demonstrate participation in active apprenticeship and training programs approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The scope includes installation of approximately 2,000 linear feet of storm sewer and 2,600 linear feet of 1-inch directional drill copper water services, plus associated miscellaneous appurtenances. All labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for completion are included in bidders' quoted amounts.

Substantial completion is required by October 31, 2026, with final completion by November 15, 2026. The contract extends one year from final approval of payment, during which the contractor must remedy any defective work at no cost to the City. Liquidated damages apply per working day for failure to meet specified completion deadlines.

A bid deposit equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required with the electronic proposal; originals are due within three business days of notification. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price, public liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), workers' compensation insurance (statutory amount), auto liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 combined single limit), and umbrella excess liability coverage ($4,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate).

All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's E-Procurement System (OpenGov) at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No site visit or bidders' conference is scheduled.