City of Aurora 2026 Water & Sewer Maintenance Division Materials and Supplies - ITB 25-209
City of Aurora cityCity · Aurora city, IL- Due
- Oct 22, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2025
- Primary contact
- Nadia Schweisthal
- (630) 256-3231
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Aurora, IL invites bids for anticipated purchases of materials and supplies to be used by the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division during 2026. The scope includes water and sewer infrastructure parts such as Waterous fire hydrants, valves, valve boxes, repair clamps, ductile iron pipe, SDR-26 PVC pipe, corporation stops, curb boxes, meter horns, meter couplings, and storm/sanitary sewer castings. Bids are due by October 22, 2025, with questions due by October 16, 2025. Submissions must be made electronically via the OpenGov procurement portal. Bidders must comply with local vendor preference ordinance O20-029, prevailing wage requirements, and maintain required commercial general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation insurance.
Adherence to specifications, price, qualifications, past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, delivery date, product appearance and quality, maintenance costs, warranty provisions, repurchase or residual value
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora, IL invites bids for anticipated purchases of materials and supplies to be used by the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division during 2026.
The scope includes water and sewer infrastructure parts such as Waterous fire hydrants, valves, valve boxes, repair clamps, ductile iron pipe, SDR-26 PVC pipe, corporation stops, curb boxes, meter horns, meter couplings, and storm/sanitary sewer castings. Bids are due by October 22, 2025, with questions due by October 16, 2025. Submissions must be made electronically via the OpenGov procurement portal. Bidders must comply with local vendor preference ordinance O20-029, prevailing wage requirements, and maintain required commercial general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation insurance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Adherence to specifications
- Price
- Qualifications
- Past performance
- Financial responsibility
- General reputation
- Experience
- Delivery date
- Product appearance and quality
- Maintenance costs
- Warranty provisions
- Repurchase or residual value
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- COA Contact Information.docx
- References
- Sub-Contractor List
- Eligibility confirmation
- Bidder's Tax Certification
- Bidder's Certification
- Local Vendor Preference Application
- 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 IFB from City of Aurora city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2025. 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 Nadia Schweisthal.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
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 IFB 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 Nadia Schweisthal at (630) 256-3231. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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 specifications, price, qualifications, past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, delivery date, product appearance and quality, maintenance costs, warran..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Aurora city?
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What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: COA Contact Information.docx, References, Sub-Contractor List, Eligibility confirmation, Bidder's Tax Certification, Bidder's Certification, Local Vendor Preference Application, Standard City of Auror. 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.