2026 Filter Media Replacement

The City of Aurora, Illinois is requesting bids on maintenance and rehabilitation of Well 119 for the Water Production Division under IFB #26-034, with bids due May 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on compliance with specifications, qualifications and experience, capacity to handle the work, and other legally-allowable considerations.

The scope encompasses equipment removal, well televising, bowl assembly maintenance or replacement, column piping maintenance and replacement, motor maintenance, aquifer formation rehabilitation, and equipment reinstallation with subsequent disinfection and testing. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, and appurtenances necessary to complete the work. Bid prices shall be submitted as net prices including all costs necessary to complete the work as specified; the City is tax-exempt and bids must exclude local, state, and federal taxes.

Each bidder must submit a bid deposit of not less than 10% of the total bid amount and, upon award, furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in 100% of the contract sum. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation at statutory amounts, General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Umbrella excess liability of $4 million per occurrence and $4 million aggregate. The City must be listed as a primary, non-contributory additional named insured on all liability policies. A cash allowance of $5,000 is included in the Base Bid for items directed by the Engineer.

The non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 119 S. Constitution Drive. Questions are due May 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with answers provided by May 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Final inspection and acceptance must occur within 30 days after actual completion of the work.