Infrastructure & Technology Committee — June 8, 2026
Aurora approves $7.8M in infrastructure contracts amid concerns over lack of local bidders.
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During the June 8 Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting, Aurora officials moved forward with two major spending decisions totaling nearly $8 million, but one issue raised questions about the city's economic priorities.
The committee unanimously approved a $3.18 million contract for water main improvements in Ward 6 (Richard Street, Robert Street, and North Russell Avenue) to be awarded to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company. During the discussion, committee members pointed out that no local contractors submitted bids for the project. Public Works defended the outcome, stating that the scale and scheduling of such large projects often attract non-local firms, and noted they are using the OpenGov platform to encourage more competition.
In addition to the Ward 6 project, the committee approved a $4.6 million contract for the Hazel CSO sewer separation and water main improvements in Ward 4. This project, which is a continuation of previous work on the Broadway corridor, includes replacing 4,000 feet of water main and addressing 120 lead services. Construction is expected to take place throughout the summer and fall.
As these large contracts are awarded to non-local entities, residents should continue to ask: Is Aurora's procurement process effectively supporting our local economy, or are we overlooking opportunities to invest in our own businesses?
Public impact
$4.6 million infrastructure investment affecting drainage and water services.
The committee approved the contract award to Performance Construction and Engineering LLC via a 4-0 vote.
Construction is expected to proceed following City Council approval, likely spanning the summer and fall.
$3.18 million project involving water main replacement and 100 lead service replacements.
The committee approved the contract award to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company via a 5-0 vote.
Work is expected to begin in late summer.
Topics discussed
The committee reviewed and approved a resolution from the May 2026 meeting.
The resolution was approved via a 4-0 vote.
A resolution to award a $4.6 million contract for sewer separation and water main improvements in Ward 4 to Performance Construction and Engineering LLC.
The resolution was approved via a 4-0 vote.
Construction is expected to proceed following City Council approval, likely spanning the summer and fall.
A resolution to award a $3.18 million contract for water main improvements in Ward 6 to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company.
The resolution was approved via a 5-0 vote.
Work is expected to begin in late summer.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Richard Street, Robert Street, and North Russell Avenue Water Main Improvements
Public comment
Decisions logged
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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