City of Aurora, IL - Farnsworth and Ogden Intersection Improvement - Engineering Services - QBS 26-016 (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 to provide Phase I and Phase II engineering services for the Farnsworth and Ogden Intersection Improvement project located at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Ogden Avenue (US 34). The project involves signal modernization, constructing additional turn lanes on several legs, and related civil engineering work. The project has been awarded federal funds for construction and construction engineering, with construction estimated at $1,500,000. Submissions are due by February 24, 2026, and inquiries must be submitted through the OpenGov portal by February 10, 2026. Prime consultants must be prequalified with IDOT in Highways - Roads and Streets.
Consultant Experience: 30, Staff Capabilities: 20, Technical Approach: 30, Schedule: 20
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking professional engineering consultants to provide Phase I and Phase II engineering services for the Farnsworth and Ogden Intersection Improvement project located at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Ogden Avenue (US 34).
The project involves signal modernization, constructing additional turn lanes on several legs, and related civil engineering work. The project has been awarded federal funds for construction and construction engineering, with construction estimated at $1,500,000. Submissions are due by February 24, 2026, and inquiries must be submitted through the OpenGov portal by February 10, 2026. Prime consultants must be prequalified with IDOT in Highways - Roads and Streets.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Consultant Experience: 30
- Staff Capabilities: 20
- Technical Approach: 30
- Schedule: 20
- 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. 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?
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 RFQ submission deadline?
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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 Tim Weidner at (630) 256-3202. 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: "Consultant Experience: 30, Staff Capabilities: 20, Technical Approach: 30, Schedule: 20" 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 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.