City of Aurora - Bilter Road Highway Safety Improvement Program Engineering Services - 26-011 (2026)
City of Aurora cityCity · Aurora city, IL- Due
- Feb 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tim Weidner
- (630) 256-3202
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking professional engineering consultants for Phase I and Phase II civil engineering services for the Bilter Road Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), project number 26-011, Section 25-00376-00-SP, TIP ID 09-26-0021. The project spans Bilter Road from the Illinois Prairie Path (Batavia Branch) to I-88 Westbound Ramps, including high friction surface treatment, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) at the Prairie Path crossing, topographic surveys, environmental assessments, traffic studies, and intersection improvements at DuPage Parkway. Construction is estimated at $1,530,000 with a total project cost of $1,920,000, supported by federal HSIP funding. Responses are due by February 24, 2026, with a question deadline of February 10, 2026, and submittal via the OpenGov e-procurement portal. Consultants must have IDOT prequalification in Highways - Roads and Streets.
Phase I preliminary engineering services, Topographic surveys, Environmental assessments, Traffic studies, Project Development Report, Design approval from IDOT and FHWA
Consultant Experience (30%), Staff Capabilities (20%), Technical Approach (30%), Schedule (20%)
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking professional engineering consultants for Phase I and Phase II civil engineering services for the Bilter Road Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), project number 26-011, Section 25-00376-00-SP, TIP ID 09-26-0021.
The project spans Bilter Road from the Illinois Prairie Path (Batavia Branch) to I-88 Westbound Ramps, including high friction surface treatment, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) at the Prairie Path crossing, topographic surveys, environmental assessments, traffic studies, and intersection improvements at DuPage Parkway. Construction is estimated at $1,530,000 with a total project cost of $1,920,000, supported by federal HSIP funding. Responses are due by February 24, 2026, with a question deadline of February 10, 2026, and submittal via the OpenGov e-procurement portal. Consultants must have IDOT prequalification in Highways - Roads and Streets.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Phase I preliminary engineering services
- Topographic surveys
- Environmental assessments
- Traffic studies
- Project Development Report
- Design approval from IDOT and FHWA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- SOQ submittal
- Cover letter
- IDOT prequalification documentation
- Technical approach
- Schedule
- References
- Proposer's certification
- Tax certification
- 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 RFQ from City of Aurora city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 24, 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 Tim Weidner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
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What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Phase I preliminary engineering services, Topographic surveys, Environmental assessments, Traffic studies, Project Development Report, Design approval from IDOT and FHWA. 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: "Consultant Experience (30%), Staff Capabilities (20%), Technical Approach (30%), Schedule (20%)" 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 RFQ?
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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.