City of Aurora, IL - Mastodon Lake Dredging - Rebid (Invitation For Bid #25-231R, 2026)
City of Aurora cityCity · Aurora city, IL- Due
- Apr 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 13, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ian Wade
- (630) 256-3237
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Aurora, IL seeks a qualified contractor for the hydraulic dredging of accumulated sediment from the 23-acre Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park, including dewatering across up to eight locations, hauling of dredged materials, installation of mechanical mixing and aeration devices, precast block revetment mats, and culvert pipe installation. The project scope encompasses approximately 50,000 cubic yards of wet material removal, site 7 as the primary dewatering and permanent stockpile site, concrete block mat revetments, erosion control, and electrical upgrades. Submission deadline is April 1, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid deposit of 10% of the total bid, meet Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goals of 28% and Illinois Works Apprenticeship Program requirements, and comply with prevailing wage laws.
Hydraulic dredging and dewatering (50, 000 CY); mechanical dredging (1, 000 CY); earth excavation special - hauling (10, 000 CY); non-special waste disposal (500 CY); earthwork - grading and shaping (30, 000 CY); dewatering site preparation; perimeter erosion barrier (9, 863 FT); turbidity curtain (220 FT); temporary ditch checks (200 FT); mulch method 2 (1.17 acre); temporary erosion control seeding (117 lbs); inlet and pipe protection (20 each); temporary chain link fence - security fence (8, 943 FT); pipe culverts class A type 1 RCP 24 inch (50 FT); temporary construction entrance (7 each); precast block revetment mat (206 SY); seeding - aurora mix (6.35 acre); seeding - class 4a (3.04 acre); erosion control blanket S75 (31, 277 SY); mulch method 3 (5.4 acre); aeration fountain complete (5 each); aeration directional mixer complete (2 each); traffic control and protection special; supplemental watering (3 month); trench backfill (20 CY); class D patches type III 4 inch (334 SY); electrical; aeration fountain lighting (3 each); items ordered by engineer ($200, 000.00)
Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications, price, qualifications of the bidder including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities, delivery or completion date, product appearance, workmanship, finish, overall quality, results of product testing, maintenance costs and warranty provisions, repurchase or residual value
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora, IL seeks a qualified contractor for the hydraulic dredging of accumulated sediment from the 23-acre Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park, including dewatering across up to eight locations, hauling of dredged materials, installation of mechanical mixing and aeration devices, precast block revetment mats, and culvert pipe installation.
The project scope encompasses approximately 50,000 cubic yards of wet material removal, site 7 as the primary dewatering and permanent stockpile site, concrete block mat revetments, erosion control, and electrical upgrades. Submission deadline is April 1, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid deposit of 10% of the total bid, meet Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goals of 28% and Illinois Works Apprenticeship Program requirements, and comply with prevailing wage laws.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
16- Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications
- Price
- Qualifications of the bidder including past performance
- Financial responsibility
- General reputation
- Experience
- Service capabilities
- Facilities
- Delivery or completion date
- Product appearance
- Workmanship
- Finish
- Overall quality
- Results of product testing
- Maintenance costs and warranty provisions
- Repurchase or residual value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
29- Hydraulic dredging and dewatering (50, 000 CY)
- Mechanical dredging (1, 000 CY)
- Earth excavation special - hauling (10, 000 CY)
- Non-special waste disposal (500 CY)
- Earthwork - grading and shaping (30, 000 CY)
- Dewatering site preparation
- Perimeter erosion barrier (9, 863 FT)
- Turbidity curtain (220 FT)
- Temporary ditch checks (200 FT)
- Mulch method 2 (1.17 acre)
- Temporary erosion control seeding (117 lbs)
- Inlet and pipe protection (20 each)
- Temporary chain link fence - security fence (8, 943 FT)
- Pipe culverts class A type 1 RCP 24 inch (50 FT)
- Temporary construction entrance (7 each)
- Precast block revetment mat (206 SY)
- Seeding - aurora mix (6.35 acre)
- Seeding - class 4a (3.04 acre)
- Erosion control blanket S75 (31, 277 SY)
- Mulch method 3 (5.4 acre)
- Aeration fountain complete (5 each)
- Aeration directional mixer complete (2 each)
- Traffic control and protection special
- Supplemental watering (3 month)
- Trench backfill (20 CY)
- Class D patches type III 4 inch (334 SY)
- Electrical
- Aeration fountain lighting (3 each)
- Items ordered by engineer ($200, 000.00)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Bid deposit
- DCEO BEP Utilization Plan
- Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification
- References
- Sub-contractor list
- Eligibility confirmation
- Bidder's tax certification
- Bidder's certification
- Union/apprenticeship requested documentation
- Local vendor preference application (if applicable)
- Standard city of aurora contract
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail
- Scope location
- Aurora, IL
- Reported agency
- City of Aurora
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Aurora city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail. For questions, contact Ian Wade.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Aurora city in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ian Wade at (630) 256-3237. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Hydraulic dredging and dewatering (50, 000 CY); mechanical dredging (1, 000 CY); earth excavation special - hauling (10, 000 CY); non-special waste disposal (500 CY); earthwork - grading and shaping (30, 000 CY); dewatering site preparation; perimeter erosion barrier (9, 863 FT); turbidity curtain (. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid specifications, price, qualifications of the bidder including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, servic..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid deposit, DCEO BEP Utilization Plan, Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification, references, sub-contractor list, eligibility confirmation, bidder's tax certification, bidder's certification,. Review the full document from City of Aurora city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Aurora, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.