All questions must be received by the Purchasing Division, in writing at PurchasingDL@aurora.il.us by 2:00 pm (CST) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A response to all questions received will be posted on the City's website via addendum by 5:00 pm (CST) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Description of Work Name: Farnsworth, Bilter, & Church Improvements Location: FAP 0360 (Farnsworth Ave) - STA 80+00.00 to STA 119+84.50 FAU 0159 (Bilter Rd) - STA 44+50.00 to STA 109+88.47 FAU 2513 (Church Rd) - STA 203+50.00 to STA 213+50.00 Proposed Improvement: Approximate quantities of work to include Aggregate Subgrade Improvement (31,826 SQ YD), HMA Base Course (22,833 SQ YD), HMA Binder & Surface Course (26,011 TON), PCC Sidewalk (43,202 SQ FT), HMA Surface Removal (56,559 SQ YD), Storm Sewers (7,326 FT), Water Main (8,687 FT), Curb & Gutter (23,176 FT), Electric Cable in Conduit (45,555 FT), Traffic Signal Posts & Steel Mast Arms (19 EACH), Signal Heads (73 EACH), Trees (43 EACH), and other related items. Prequalification of Bidders is required for this project. The 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an "Affidavit of Availability" (Form BC 57), showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award. All proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals contained in the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions". 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.