City of Aurora - RiverEdge Park Sound Improvement Bid Package - IFB #26-002 (2026)
City of Aurora cityCity · Aurora city, IL- Due
- Feb 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kurt Muth
- (630) 256-3232
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Aurora invites qualified vendors to submit bids for the RiverEdge Park Sound Improvement Package, project #26-002, located at 310-400 N. Broadway Avenue in Aurora, Illinois. The base bid includes the purchase of sound equipment to serve expanded areas of RiverEdge Park, including background music speakers, amplifiers, audio network components, racks, and system processors. An alternate bid includes the potential installation of the specified equipment. The submission deadline is February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with questions due by January 21, 2026. Electronic submissions are required via the City's E-Procurement System, OpenGov.
JBL Control 25-1 Background Music Speaker, JBL MTC-28/25CM Ceiling Mount Adapter, Adaptive Technologies Group PM-010, Lab Gruppen D 40:4L Amplifier, Middle Atlantic ERK Series 40RU AV Floor Standing Rack, 3U Horizontal Fan Panel Rack Air Flow, Vertical Rack Power Distribution, Lab Gruppen D 20:4L Amplifier, 12-Outlet Horizontal Rack Mount Metered PDU, Netgear GSM4230P-100NAS 24-Port, 10U Low-Profile Switch-Depth Wall-Mount Small Rack Enclosure, Yamaha VXH6B Ceiling Speakers, Netgear Compatible SFP+, Allen & Heath AHM-64, Allen & Heath CC-10 10" Touch Panel, System Processor / LMX 88 Lake Audio System Processor, 12U Vertical Rack Mount Case, 4U Heavy Duty Rack Drawer, OpticalCON QUAD Panel Mount, 4 Fiber Broadcast Tactical Single Mode, ADAMSON IS7pxw Weatherized Hill Seating Speakers, Adaptive Technologies Group PM-24-6DOWN-G, ADAMSON IS7p Vertical Bracket Weatherized, DbTechnologies IS25T-WP Passive Speaker, Lab Gruppen D 80:4L Amplifier, Adamson IS10 Weatherized, Adamson IS119 Weatherized, IS119/IS10 Support Frame Weatherized, Moving Point Extended Beam Weatherized, Lab Gruppen D 120:4L Amplifier, 6RU ATA Style Flight Case, Yamaha Rio1608-D3 Dante Stage Box, Yamaha DM7, Yamaha DM7 ATA Road Case, Yamaha Rio3224-D3 Dante Stage Box, Complete Equipment Installation
Adherence to specifications, price, qualifications, experience, financial responsibility, delivery or completion date, product appearance, maintenance costs, warranty provisions
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora invites qualified vendors to submit bids for the RiverEdge Park Sound Improvement Package, project #26-002, located at 310-400 N. Broadway Avenue in Aurora, Illinois.
The base bid includes the purchase of sound equipment to serve expanded areas of RiverEdge Park, including background music speakers, amplifiers, audio network components, racks, and system processors. An alternate bid includes the potential installation of the specified equipment. The submission deadline is February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with questions due by January 21, 2026. Electronic submissions are required via the City's E-Procurement System, OpenGov.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Adherence to specifications
- Price
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Financial responsibility
- Delivery or completion date
- Product appearance
- Maintenance costs
- Warranty provisions
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
36- JBL Control 25-1 Background Music Speaker
- JBL MTC-28/25CM Ceiling Mount Adapter
- Adaptive Technologies Group PM-010
- Lab Gruppen D 40:4L Amplifier
- Middle Atlantic ERK Series 40RU AV Floor Standing Rack
- 3U Horizontal Fan Panel Rack Air Flow
- Vertical Rack Power Distribution
- Lab Gruppen D 20:4L Amplifier
- 12-Outlet Horizontal Rack Mount Metered PDU
- Netgear GSM4230P-100NAS 24-Port
- 10U Low-Profile Switch-Depth Wall-Mount Small Rack Enclosure
- Yamaha VXH6B Ceiling Speakers
- Netgear Compatible SFP+
- Allen & Heath AHM-64
- Allen & Heath CC-10 10" Touch Panel
- System Processor / LMX 88 Lake Audio System Processor
- 12U Vertical Rack Mount Case
- 4U Heavy Duty Rack Drawer
- OpticalCON QUAD Panel Mount
- 4 Fiber Broadcast Tactical Single Mode
- ADAMSON IS7pxw Weatherized Hill Seating Speakers
- Adaptive Technologies Group PM-24-6DOWN-G
- ADAMSON IS7p Vertical Bracket Weatherized
- DbTechnologies IS25T-WP Passive Speaker
- Lab Gruppen D 80:4L Amplifier
- Adamson IS10 Weatherized
- Adamson IS119 Weatherized
- IS119/IS10 Support Frame Weatherized
- Moving Point Extended Beam Weatherized
- Lab Gruppen D 120:4L Amplifier
- 6RU ATA Style Flight Case
- Yamaha Rio1608-D3 Dante Stage Box
- Yamaha DM7
- Yamaha DM7 ATA Road Case
- Yamaha Rio3224-D3 Dante Stage Box
- Complete Equipment Installation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- COA Contact Information
- 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 Bid from City of Aurora city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 6, 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 Kurt Muth.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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 Bid 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 Kurt Muth at (630) 256-3232. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: JBL Control 25-1 Background Music Speaker, JBL MTC-28/25CM Ceiling Mount Adapter, Adaptive Technologies Group PM-010, Lab Gruppen D 40:4L Amplifier, Middle Atlantic ERK Series 40RU AV Floor Standing Rack, 3U Horizontal Fan Panel Rack Air Flow, Vertical Rack Power Distribution, Lab Gruppen D 20:4L Am. 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: "Adherence to specifications, price, qualifications, experience, financial responsibility, delivery or completion date, product appearance, maintenance costs, warranty provisions" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Aurora city?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Aurora city are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Aurora city regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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, References, Sub-Contractor List, Eligibility confirmation, Bidder's Tax Certification, Bidder's Certification, Local Vendor Preference Application, Standard City of Aurora Con. 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.