City of Aurora - Carpet & Baseboards Replacement for Aurora Fire Station 8 - 26-091
City of Aurora cityCity · Aurora, IL- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mike Kaufman
- (630) 256-4004
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Aurora Fire Department is soliciting quotes for the removal and replacement of existing flooring with commercial-grade carpet tiles and rubber cove base at Fire Station 8, located at 3770 McCoy Dr, Aurora, IL 60504. The project encompasses approximately 1,840 square feet of carpet tile and 572 linear feet of baseboard across designated areas including office, TV room, bedrooms, vanity, and hallway. Work includes subfloor preparation, removal and disposal of existing carpet, adhesives, transition strips, and rubber cove base, and installation of new low-VOC adhesives and modular carpet squares suitable for a heavy-use, continuously operating municipal emergency services facility. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026, at 11:00 am, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 7, 2026, and a question submission deadline of October 9, 2026. Bids require a lump sum base bid, proof of insurance and licensing, three references for comparable projects, and adherence to Illinois prevailing wage requirements.
Carpet Replacement Cost (Materials & Labor), Baseboard Replacement Cost (Materials & Labor)
Total cost, Contractor experience and qualifications, Material quality
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora Fire Department is soliciting quotes for the removal and replacement of existing flooring with commercial-grade carpet tiles and rubber cove base at Fire Station 8, located at 3770 McCoy Dr, Aurora, IL 60504.
The project encompasses approximately 1,840 square feet of carpet tile and 572 linear feet of baseboard across designated areas including office, TV room, bedrooms, vanity, and hallway. Work includes subfloor preparation, removal and disposal of existing carpet, adhesives, transition strips, and rubber cove base, and installation of new low-VOC adhesives and modular carpet squares suitable for a heavy-use, continuously operating municipal emergency services facility. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026, at 11:00 am, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 7, 2026, and a question submission deadline of October 9, 2026. Bids require a lump sum base bid, proof of insurance and licensing, three references for comparable projects, and adherence to Illinois prevailing wage requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Total cost
- Contractor experience and qualifications
- Material quality
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Carpet Replacement Cost (Materials & Labor), Baseboard Replacement Cost (Materials & Labor)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- City of Aurora Terms & Conditions Acknowledgement
- Bidder's Certification
- Bidder's Tax Certification
- Eligibility
- References for Comparable Projects
- Specification Sheet of Products
- Warranty Information
- Certificate of Insurance (COI)
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail
- Scope location
- Aurora, IL
- Projected sq ft
- 1,840 sq ft
- Reported agency
- City of Aurora
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Quote from City of Aurora city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 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 Mike Kaufman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
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 Quote 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 Mike Kaufman at (630) 256-4004. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Carpet Replacement Cost (Materials & Labor), Baseboard Replacement Cost (Materials & Labor). 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: "Total cost, Contractor experience and qualifications, Material quality" 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 Quote?
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: City of Aurora Terms & Conditions Acknowledgement, Bidder's Certification, Bidder's Tax Certification, Eligibility, References for Comparable Projects, Specification Sheet of Products, Warranty Inform. 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. The total projected area is 1840 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.