Lead Service Replacement - Street Resurfacing Blocks

The City of Aurora, IL, invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the full replacement of lead water service lines, from the water main to the water meter, including restoration and all other miscellaneous appurtenances, in accordance with the project specifications. This project will focus on replacing lead water services on a block-by-block basis along streets identified in the City’s resurfacing program, coordinating water service replacements with planned roadway resurfacing activities.

The City of Aurora, IL, invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the full replacement of lead water service lines, from the water main to the water meter, including restoration and all other miscellaneous appurtenances, in accordance with the project specifications. This project will focus on replacing lead water services on a block-by-block basis along streets identified in the City’s resurfacing program, coordinating water service replacements with planned roadway resurfacing activities.

• Water services may be one stand alone service or multiple services in an area.
• New copper water service installed by trenchless method (typ.).
• Interior connection paid for as "Interior connection to water meter w/ slab, basement or crawl space." (typ.)
• If existing pipe is found as copper, excavation paid for as "Exploratory to confirm service material." Typically would become a service replacement from B-box to meter.
• If internal plumbing greater than 10', footage in excess of 10' to be paid as "Interior 1" copper pipe (length above included 10')".
• Restoration as needed on a site specific basis including PCC & HMA driveways, sidewalk & grass restoration (typ.).
• Traffic control as needed shall be paid for as "Arrow Board," "Barricades, Type 2 w/ steady burn lights," "Advanced Warning Signs," and/or "Flagger."

**Submission:** Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's E-Procurement System, OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail). **Paper submissions will not be accepted.** Bidders must create a free account with OpenGov Procurement.

**Award:** It is the intent of the City to award the bid to the lowest responsive responsible bidder meeting specifications.

**Bid deposit:** Each Bidder shall deposit with Bid a Bid guarantee consisting of a bank draft, Bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid submitted. The Bid Deposit MUST be uploaded electronically with submission.

**Bonds and insurance:** The Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the full contract price, Public Liability Insurance, and Workers Compensation Insurance. General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate; Auto Liability of not less than $1,000,000; Umbrella excess liability of $4,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 aggregate.

**Responsible bidder:** Section 2-331(5) of the Aurora City Code requires that bidders for city contracts in excess of $25,000 must participate in active apprenticeship and training programs approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.