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NEW! As of May 2023, Urbana now has an eProcurement Portal with OpenGov:  https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/urbanaillinois

The City of Urbana is transitioning to a new eProcurement system called OpenGov for publishing solicitations, and receiving vendor responses. Register your account early to begin receiving email notifications of bid/RFP postings.  Registration is 100% free for vendors!

1) Follow this link to begin the registration process: https://procurement.opengov.com/signup 

2) To access the Bid Documents and to subscribe to Urbana’s postings, visit this page: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/urbanaillinois

3) You will need to sign in to OpenGov to access the bid materials.

 After you register, you can then subscribe to organizations from across the Country – not just Urbana!

 

The City of Urbana promotes Equal Opportunity in the procurement of services. Businesses owned by women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to submit bids and/or proposals. More information about the City’s Equal Opportunity program, may be found on this page: http://www.urbanaillinois.us/government/mayors-office/human-relations/public-vendorscontractors

The City of Urbana will require vendors doing business with the City to complete the Vendor Representations and Additional Duties Form, which may be found here: http://www.urbanaillinois.us/Purchasing-Forms

All vendors doing business with the City are required to submit a completed W-9 once they are awarded a purchase or contract with the City. A W-9 document may be found here: http://www.urbanaillinois.us/Purchasing-Forms

Prevailing Wage Act

The Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) requires contractors or subcontractors to pay prevailing wages to all laborers, workers, and mechanics who perform work on a public works project. Further information, including the current prevailing wage rates, is available on the Illinois Department of Labor’s website at the following link: https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/prevailing-wage-a...

 

Procurements before May 2023 are posted below. Procurements appear in the order they were posted, with the most recent appearing first. Closed procurements will also appear on this page with their title updated to indicate their closed status.

CLOSED - RFP: Washer Extractor & Drying Cabinet (Solicitation #2223-54)

Date: 
March 31, 2023 - 5:00pm

***CLOSED***

The Urbana Fire Department seeks proposals for the replacement of one (1) firefighter PPE washer extractor and one (1) firefighter PPE drying cabinet. Proposals must include delivery and professional installation. Proposals shall also include fully descriptive product literature, product information, detailed information regarding product warranty, service plans and pricing, and service location.

Interested vendors can register here to receive the RFP documents:   RFP: Washer Extractor & Drying Cabinet (2223-54) Contact Form | City of Urbana (urbanaillinois.us)

Responses are due by March 31, 2023 at 5 PM CT.

 

RFP 2223-25 Parking Lot 1

Date: 
February 17, 2023 - 10:00am

The City is seeking proposals to activate City-owned parking lot spaces through an agreement or agreements for activities that generate sales tax and/or provide public accommodations for art and culture. Interested parties should understand that any use of the parking lot spaces shall be temporary.

RFP details may be obtained by registering online at https://urbanaillinois.us/node/10590

 

Request for Qualifications: Professional Engineering Services FY2024-FY2026 (Solicitation 2223-28)

The City of Urbana will receive statements of interest and qualification for the following: Professional Engineering Services FY2024-FY2026.

The City of Urbana is seeking statements of interest and qualifications from professional engineering firms to assist with the implementation of the City of Urbana’s capital improvement plan from fiscal year 2024 through fiscal year 2026 by providing surveying and engineering services for the following work categories: Asset Management, Construction Observation, Environmental Reports, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geotechnical Services, Highways – Roads and Streets, Hydraulic Reports – Waterways, Lighting, Material Testing, Public Involvement, Sanitary Sewers, Stormwater Management, Structures – Highways, Surveying, Traffic and Highway Safety Studies, and Traffic Signals.

RFQ instructions and selection procedures may be obtained by registering online at RFQ: Professional Engineering Services FY2024-FY2026 (Contact Form).

CLOSED - RFP: Chest Compression Systems (Solicitation #2223-27)

Date: 
March 2, 2023 - 5:00pm

***CLOSED***

The Urbana Fire Department seeks proposals for eight (8) Chest Compression Systems. The proposal shall include fully descriptive literature, line itemized pricing, and product information. Proposals shall also include detailed information regarding product warranty, technical support, service plans and pricing, service location, and loaner programs.

Interested vendors can register here to receive the RFP documents: RFP: Chest Compression Systems (2223-27) Contact Form | City of Urbana (urbanaillinois.us)

Responses are due by March 2, 2023 at 5 PM CT. 

 

CLOSED - RFQ: Fire Hose Service Testing (Solicitation #2223-26)

Date: 
March 10, 2023 - 5:00pm

***CLOSED***

The City of Urbana Fire Department seeks submissions from qualified vendors for Fire Hose Service Testing. (Approximately 23,000 ft.)

 

Interested vendors can register here to receive the RFQ documents: RFQ: Fire Hose Service Testing (2223-26) Contact Form | City of Urbana (urbanaillinois.us)

 

Responses are due by March 10, 2023 at 5 PM CT.