Renovation of a mixed-use development in Aurora, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fitness / recreation center.

The proposed work consists of demolition of the existing roof system, copings, gutters and abandoned roof items and replace with new fully adhered EPDM roofing systems on each of the roof areas identified above. The area of the total roof replacement is approximately 10,500 square feet. Questions regarding the bids are to be sent to the Director of Purchasing at PurchasingDL@aurora.il.us. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail by 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Questions will be answered via bid addendum to be sent to those in attendance at the pre-bid meeting by 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2021. Except at the pre-bid meeting, NO questions will be accepted or answered verbally. No questions will be accepted or answered after Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. cut-off date/time. A bid bond or a certified check payable to the City of Aurora in the amount of 10% of the bid price is required with the bid presented. A 100% performance and payment bond will be required from the successful Bidder. The City of Aurora encourages minority business firms to submit bids and encourages the successful firm to utilize minority businesses as applicable. Any Bidder who owes the City money may be disqualified at the City's discretion. The City of Aurora has a local preference ordinance that would apply to this contract. Sufficient proof of liability and workmen's compensation insurance must be furnished to satisfy requirements of the City of Aurora. When required by State Law, please be advised that all Bids must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and the Prevailing Rate of Hourly Wages in the City of Aurora where the Work is to be performed is to be paid to all persons on the project. The successful respondent shall comply with all codes, ordinances, rules, statutes, laws and regulations of the City of Aurora, State of Illinois as they apply to all Public Works construction projects. The City of Aurora reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel this Invitation to Bid, to accept or reject any or all Bids or portion thereof, or accept an alternate bid. The City reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any bid, or technicality, informality or irregularity in the bids received, and to disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter-proposals. Unless otherwise specified by the bidder or the City, the City reserves the right to hold the best bids for ninety (90) days from the opening date set forth above. The City may seek clarification from any bidder at any time and failure to respond promptly is cause for rejection. The City further reserves the right to award the bid to the lowest responsible Bidder whose offer best responds in quality, fitness and capacity to the requirements of the proposed work or usage and therefore is in the best interest of the City.