Site work for a water / sewer project in Aurora, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Rehabilitation of sanitary manhole by repairing the bench and trough (9) and replacing bench and trough (7) and other miscellaneous appurtenances all in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in Standard Provisions for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals contained in the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions". Any bidder who owes the City money may be disqualified at the City's discretion. The City encourages minority business firms to submit proposals and encourages the successful contract bidder to utilize minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The City of Aurora has a local preference ordinance that would apply to this contract. All questions should be received by the purchasing division by 4 pm Wednesday August 31st, 2022 so that an addendum can be issued Thursday September 1st, 2022 if required. All questions received after Wednesday will not be addressed. Prevailing Wages. All wages paid by the Contractor and each subcontractor shall be in compliance with The Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), as amended, except where a prevailing wage violates a federal law, order, or ruling, the rate conforming to the federal law, order, or ruling shall govern. Special attention is called to Article 108.10 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and shall be strictly adhered to, in the event the Contractor fails to complete the project by the above-mentioned guidelines. Liquidated damages shall be assessed per Working Day for failure to meet the above deadlines. . The City of Aurora reserves the right to reject any or all of the bids and to waive any and all irregularities and technicalities. The City of Aurora shall either award the project or reject the bids within Sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening. This time frame may be extended upon mutual agreement of the City and the Bidder.