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

Proposed Improvement: Installation of 1300' of 12" water main via directional drilling and other miscellaneous appurtenances all in accordance with the Plans and specifications. Prequalification of Bidders as contained in Check Sheet LRS6 in the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" is required on this project. All proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty as outlined in the Proposal form. 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 Contractor agrees to execute a contract and a contract bond satisfactory to and in the form prescribed by the City in the penal sum of the full amount of the contract, guaranteeing the faithful performance of the work in accordance with the terms of the contract within fifteen (15) days after notice of award of the contract. The Contractor further agrees to begin work not later than ten (10) calendar days after the execution and approval of the contract and contract bond, unless otherwise provided, and to prosecute the work in such a manner and with sufficient materials, equipment, and labor as will ensure its completion within the time limit specified herein, it being understood and agreed that the completion within the time limit is an essential part of the contract. The Contractor shall schedule their construction operations in such a manner so as to meet the following completion deadlines: - Obtain Final completion of the entire project November 22, 2024 All questions should be received by the Purchasing Division, in writing at PurchasingDL@aurora.il.us by 4 pm Friday, July 5, 2024. Questions will be answered via addendum and posted to the City by 4:00 pm, Monday, July 8, 2024 if required. All questions received after Friday will not be addressed. 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. Substantially complete shall mean the completion of all work except for the installation of the final HMA surface and minor punch list items. Final completion shall be obtained when all the work in all respects has been completed; including the final HMA surface course, punch list work, and landscaping. 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 Contractor shall not discontinue progress towards the completion of the work until "Final Completion" has been obtained. This provision will be strictly enforced whether or not the above mentioned completion deadlines are being met. The Contractor shall be assessed liquidated damages for every working day that work is not being performed on the project. Underground utilities shall not be installed between October 31st and April 1st the following year if directed by the engineer. Deadline extensions shall not affect the underground utility shutdown dates. Underground work to be performed after October 31st shall be postponed until April 1st the following year. Restoration pertinent to utilities installed prior to October 31st shall be completed November 15th of the same year.