Project Information

Bid Title

City of Aurora Temporary Warming Center Food Vendor

Issuing Agency

City of Aurora

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Sep 10, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: City of Aurora Temporary Warming Center Food Vendor

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Release Date: 9/10/2026

Due Date: 9/30/2026

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City of Aurora Temporary Warming Center Food Vendor

Request For Proposal

Community Services

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Project ID: 26-098

Release Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:00am

Posted Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:24pm

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Draft Response No Bid19 days, 14 hours, 51 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Thu, Sep 10, 2026 1:24 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Aurora is soliciting proposals from qualified food service providers to provide pre-packaged, pre-cooked, ready-to-serve meals for guests of the City of Aurora’s Temporary Warming Center, located at 712 S. River St. Aurora, Illinois, 60505.

The selected contractor will be responsible for preparing, packaging, labeling, transporting, and delivering nutritious meals in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local food safety requirements.

The goal of this RFP is to establish a reliable food service arrangement that provides warming center residents with safe, nutritious, appealing, and appropriately portioned meals while maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational flexibility.

Background

The City of Aurora’s Temporary Warming Center, which provides temporary shelter and opportunity to access supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

The warming center is projected to operate approximately 90 days between November 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027 and may provide approximately 2,700 total meals to approximately an average of 30 residents per day the center is open. The number of residents may fluctuate substantially based upon warming center utilization, weather conditions, seasonal demand, and emergency circumstances.

The City of Aurora is seeking a qualified vendor capable of accommodating these fluctuations while maintaining consistent food quality and service.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

September 10, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

September 21, 2026, 11:00am

Question Response Deadline:

September 25, 2026, 11:00am

Response Submission Deadline:

September 30, 2026, 11:00am

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561320Temporary Help Services
• NAICS 722310Food Service Contractors

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