Richard St, Robert St, N Russell Ave Water Main Improvements

The City of Aurora, Illinois is soliciting bids for the installation of 5,085 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main to replace an existing 6-inch line, along with 5,955 linear feet of 1-inch directional drilled copper water services and associated appurtenances, all in accordance with detailed plans and specifications. The solicitation, numbered 26-043, was posted on May 6, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, and is scoped under NAICS code 237110 for water and sewage system construction. Bidders must comply with specific material requirements, including V-bio polyethylene encasement for ductile iron pipe with strict thickness and mechanical property benchmarks, and must ensure all valves and storm inlets are properly marked with manufacturer details, size, pressure ratings, and environmental signage. The contract requires performance bonds and payment bonds with penal sums to be completed and submitted, and includes project-specific special provisions covering traffic control, soil erosion, mobilization, and water for construction purposes, but does not follow Federal Acquisition Regulation clause structures. Key deliverables must be completed by November 13, 2026, with liquidated damages applicable for delays, and all work is to be performed within the City of Aurora at specified street locations including Richard Street, Robert Street, and N Russell Avenue. Contractors must submit evidence of IDOT prequalification, a certificate of insurance, and completed IDOT forms BLR 12200 and BLR 12201 as part of their bid package. Evaluation will be based on a best value trade-off approach, prioritizing technical merit over price, with factors including project approach (30%), firm and team qualifications (20%), relevant experience (20%), participation in the Beaverton Equity in Procurement Program (12%), and contract price (18%). Proposals are limited to 50 pages excluding resumes and disclosures, must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by the stated deadline, and no joint bids are permitted. Contract administration responsibilities fall under the City’s Purchasing and Engineering departments, with Nadia Schweisthal as the primary point of contact. Payment is contingent upon annual appropriation and must be routed through the City’s Finance Department, with no electronic invoicing system designated. All materials must conform to ASTM, AASHTO, and ANSI standards, and final acceptance will