City of Aurora Opengov #26-106

Aurora On-Call Lead Water Service Line Replacement and Restoration

The City of Aurora is seeking on-call contractors to replace lead water service lines and restore affected properties and public infrastructure. - Government buyer: City of Aurora, Illinois — Engineering Department; Purchasing Division. - Procurement: On-call, complete lead water service replacement from the water main to the interior water meter, with related utility work and restoration. Four lowest bidders are intended to be selected in precedence order. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs, suppliers, or bidders are identified. ComEd is mentioned only as a utility coordination contact. - Work requested: Unit-priced excavation, backfill, water-main taps and connections, 1-, 1.5-, and 2-inch copper service lines, curb stops, interior meter connections, sewer and drain-tile repairs, traffic control, and pavement, driveway, curb, sidewalk, and landscape restoration. Quantities are unspecified. - Notable requirements: Use Type K copper and flared fittings for water services; compression fittings are prohibited. Use trenchless installation under pavement where feasible, subject to City approval. Bidders must document at least 100 water-service replacements and three municipal references, meet applicable Illinois Department of Transportation prequalification requirements, and use a State of Illinois-licensed plumber when required. The first-ranked contractor must be ready to mobilize within one week of contact.

Description

The City of Aurora, Illinois, is soliciting bids for full replacement of lead water service lines from the water main to the water meter, including restoration and miscellaneous appurtenances, in accordance with the contract documents and specifications. The initial contract term is two years, January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with an option for one additional year by mutual written agreement. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s OpenGov E-Procurement System by October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. IDOT prequalification and relevant experience are required; the source states that no estimated contract value is provided.

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