Bid #26-053. City of Aurora, Aurora, Illinois. The City of Aurora (“City”), acting through the Information Technology Department (“IT”), seeks qualified companies to furnish and install approximately 119,584ft of 864ct ribbon OSP. Due Jun 17 (3 days left).
The City of Aurora (“City”), acting through the Information Technology Department (“IT”), seeks qualified companies to furnish and install approximately 119,584ft of 864ct ribbon OSP Fiber Optic Cable utilizing the 3rd duct of the existing City fiber optic ring network. The intent is to select a qualified company through a two (2) step RFQ/RFP process as described below. This project request is for Step 1 only. Step 1: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Respondents to this RFQ will be required to submit their qualifications, experience and technical competence to perform the services as outlined in this document. One or more Respondents who qualify in Step 1 will be eligible to receive and respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) in Step 2. Those Respondents found not qualified or non-responsive to the RFQ requirements will not receive an RFP from the City. No contract negotiations or contract award will result from Step 1. In this procurement process, selected Proposers will be required to execute the enclosed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to receiving access to additional project information or proceeding further in the solicitation process. The signed NDA must be submitted upon selection in order to advance to Phase 2. Step 2: Request for Proposal (RFP) Respondents found qualified in Step 1 will be eligible to respond to the RFP in Step 2. Upon receipt of the RFP from the City, Respondents will be given a deadline to submit a detailed proposal that will include, but not be limited to, assessment and implementation, technical specifications, detailed cost proposal, and other components as outlined in the RFP. The Respondent selected (“Selected Respondent”) from Step 2 will enter into contract negotiations with the City for contract award.
City of Aurora issued this it and technology opportunity in Aurora, Illinois, referenced as solicitation number 26-053. It was published on May 29, 2026, and responses are due by June 17, 2026.
City of Aurora in Aurora, Illinois is using this solicitation to procure technology work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a technology solicitation in Illinois are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Illinois so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for City of Aurora's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 17, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Aurora should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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