City of Aurora - Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Lagoon Engineering Consulting Services - QBS #26-073 (2026)
City of Aurora cityCity · Aurora, IL- Due
- Aug 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Hoffmann
- (630) 256-3244
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking professional engineering consulting services for the Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Lagoon Concrete Lining project, identified as QBS #26-073. The work encompasses design and construction engineering services for lime sludge lagoons including Lagoon #1, Lagoon #3, and Lagoon #4, involving Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) lining modifications, civil engineering design, topographic surveys, environmental assessments, bidding services, and part-time construction observation. Interested consultants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) electronically via the City's OpenGov E-Procurement System by August 26, 2026, at 11:00 am. A question submission deadline is set for August 12, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a Time and Material, Not to Exceed basis.
Consultant Experience (30%), Staff Capabilities (20%), Technical Approach (30%), Schedule (20%)
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking professional engineering consulting services for the Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Lagoon Concrete Lining project, identified as QBS #26-073.
The work encompasses design and construction engineering services for lime sludge lagoons including Lagoon #1, Lagoon #3, and Lagoon #4, involving Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) lining modifications, civil engineering design, topographic surveys, environmental assessments, bidding services, and part-time construction observation. Interested consultants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) electronically via the City's OpenGov E-Procurement System by August 26, 2026, at 11:00 am. A question submission deadline is set for August 12, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a Time and Material, Not to Exceed basis.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- 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 August 26, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail. For questions, contact John Hoffmann.
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?
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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.