Active SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · CITY OF AURORA, IL
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The City of Aurora, IL seeks qualified engineering consultants for Phase III construction engineering services for a $4.4M road resurfacing project along Galena Blvd and nearby streets. SOQs due May 20, 2026. The project includes milling, resurfacing, ADA ramp replacement, patching, and landscaping, funded federally and locally.
The City of Aurora, Illinois (City) is in need of professional services from qualified engineering consultants for Galena-New York Resurfacing - Phase III Construction Engineering Services. As a part of the selection process, the interested consultants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to perform the requested work. The SOQ must be submitted electronically via the City’s E Procurement System no later than 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Any SOQ received after the noted deadline may not be used as part of the consultant selection process.
The project is located along Galena Blvd, New York St, and Ohio St from Locust St to Ohio St in the City of Aurora. The project has a net length of 3.36 miles with an estimated construction cost around $4,400,000. The project is currently estimated at 90 working days, but may be converted to a completion date contract before advertisement.
The project includes 3 inch milling and resurfacing, ADA sidewalk ramp replacement, spot sidewalk repairs, spot curb and gutter repairs, Class B Patching (on Galena Blvd Fox River Bridges), Class D Patching, impact attenuator installation, pavement marking, landscaping, and other appurtenant work required to complete the project in accordance with the plans.
The Pre-Final Phase II Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) have been submitted to IDOT for review. The project is targeting the September 18, 2026 State letting. The latest submitted plans and specs are attached for reference. The Construction and Construction Engineering are anticipated to be funded with a combination of federal (STP-L) and local funds. Local funding is anticipated to be MFT. The project may slide to the November 2026 letting; if pushed farther, funding is jeopardized and the project may not proceed.
The consultant’s general experience, stability, and experience on projects similar to the one under consideration. Experience with federally funded projects is required.
The education, experience, and expertise of the consultant’s key employees.
Project understanding and the consultant’s approach to perform Phase III Construction Engineering services and related items that are required for successful project completion.
Quality of the entity’s submittal including, but not limited to, spelling, providing all the information requested, and providing correct/accurate information.
See Section- SOQ Requirements and Selection Criteria
I/We hereby certify that:
A. A complete set of bid papers, as intended, has been received, and that I/We will abide by the contents and/or information received and/or contained herein.
B. I/We have not entered into any collusion or other unethical practices with any person, firm, or employee of the City which would in any way be construed as unethical business practice.
C. I/We have adopted a written sexual harassment policy which is in accordance with the requirements of Federal, State and local laws, regulations and policies and further certify that I/We are also in compliance with all equal employment practice requirements contained in Public Act 87-1257 (effective July 1, 1993) and 775 ILCS 5/2-105 (A).
D. I/We operate a drug free environment and drugs are not allowed in the workplace or satellite locations as well as City of Aurora sites in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of January, 1992.
E. The Proposer is not barred from bidding on the Project, or entering into this contract as a result of a violation of either Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 of the Illinois Criminal Code, or any similar offense of “bid rigging” or “bid rotating” of any state or the United States.
F. I/We will abide by all other Federal, State and local codes, rules, regulations, ordinances and statutes.
The Proposer's Executing Officer, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and states that all statements made herein are made on behalf of the Proposer, that this despondent is authorized to make them and that the statements contained herein are true and correct.
Proposer deposes, states and certifies that Proposer is not barred from contracting with any unit of local government in the State of Illinois as result of a delinquency in payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue unless Proposer is contesting, in accordance with the procedures established by the appropriate statute, its liability for the tax or the amount of the tax, all as provided for in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-42.1-1.
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A prospective contractor shall submit a compliant Certificate of Insurance (COI) with its bid or proposal, evidencing the coverage required for the project in accordance with City of Aurora Policy No. 2026-2502-002. All required insurance policies must remain in full force and effect for the duration of the project.
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SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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