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

The equalization basin is an earthen basin lined with a synthetic liner. The basin is separated into two separate cells. Cell #1 has a capacity of 1.0 MG, and Cell #2 has a capacity of 2.0 MG. The purpose of this basin is to temporarily store screened wastewater during periods of high flows. After the flows subside, the basin is drained. During dry weather periods, the basin is empty for several weeks at a time. Currently the Drain Valve to Cell #2 is inoperable stuck in a semi open position. The valve for Cell #1 is operational, but it is near the end of its useful life. The valves are 12-inch plug valves and direct buried approximately 13 feet below ground surface. It is not possible for city personnel to maintain these valves without deep excavation Each bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashier s check, an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or digital or paper bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount bid, signed by a Surety Company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio. Such check or bid bond shall be made payable to the City of Aurora, Ohio and will be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted, and a contract awarded to the bidder, the Contract will be duly executed and its performance properly secured. If not providing a digital bid bond, wet-ink original bid bonds, checks, or letters of credit must be delivered to the Office of the Director of Public Service For any further information, please contact Samantha McCoy, 330.995.9116 or mccoys@auroraoh.com. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and accept any bid which it deems most favorable to the City