Demolition of 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road Properties

The City of Aurora, Illinois is requesting bids on removal and replacement of 1,000 square feet of brick pavers at the Swimming Stones Water Feature located at 1 W Benton Street under IFB #26-076, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must be certified Unilock contractors — the central eligibility requirement.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of brick pavers at the specified water feature location. Work must commence no later than October 15, 2026. The adjacent walkway along Benton Street must be open to pedestrians by 10:30 p.m. on October 30 and 31, 2026. Substantial completion excludes final hot-mix asphalt surface installation and minor punch list items; final completion requires all work finished, including final HMA surface course, punch list items, and landscaping. Final project completion is due November 20, 2026.

The successful bidder must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the full contract price. Insurance requirements include public liability coverage with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, workers' compensation insurance at statutory amounts, and auto liability insurance with combined single limits of not less than $1 million. Bids must include a bid deposit equal to five percent of the total bid amount and must be submitted electronically through the City's E-Procurement System (OpenGov).

The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Questions were due August 17, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and holds bids for ninety days following the bid opening date.