THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT BATHROOM/ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENT ONLY-NOT CITY OF AURORA SOLICITATION.

The Neighbor Project, a HUD-approved non-profit agency in Aurora, Illinois, is soliciting bids for bathroom and accessibility improvements at its main office located at 32 S Broadway. This project, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Aurora, involves remodeling two first-floor bathrooms to ensure compliance with local building codes and accessibility standards. Key scope items include replacing vinyl tile with polished non-slip concrete, installing water-efficient toilets and a waterless urinal, adding wheelchair-accessible counters, handicap grab bars, and electric door opener buttons. Additional requirements include energy-efficient lighting, high-power hand dryers, and a 15-year warranty on both labor and materials. Construction is scheduled to run from September 28, 2026, to November 20, 2026, and must be executed with minimal disruption to the facility's daily business operations. The procurement process is based on a best-value and lowest qualified bid model, with several mandatory pass/fail gates including attendance at a pre-bid meeting on August 18, 2026, a clear SAM debarment search, and the provision of three project references. Bidders must submit sealed paper bids by August 31, 2026, accompanied by a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid price. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price, as well as comprehensive general liability, umbrella, and workers' compensation insurance. Due to the use of federal CDBG funds, the contract mandates strict adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Act, and the Build America, Buy America Act, requiring the submission of weekly certified payroll logs and the maintenance of records for three years following project completion.