Purchase of New Articulated Boom Lift for (WTP) Water Treatment Plant

The City of Aurora, Illinois is requesting bids on one new, electrically powered articulated boom lift for its Water Treatment Plant under an Invitation for Bid, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

The scope requires furnishing and delivering a complete, fully operational, new and unused unit of current production, including all standard equipment, specified accessories, manufacturer documentation, warranties, and components necessary for safe and proper operation. The equipment must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and industry safety standards.

Bidders must submit net prices after deducting all trade and quantity discounts, with transportation, handling, bond premiums, and overhead included. The City of Aurora holds a tax exemption (E9996-0842-07) under Illinois Revised Statutes and is exempt from State and City Retailer's Occupation Tax, State Service Occupation Tax, State Use Tax, and Federal Excise Tax; unit prices shall not include any local, state, or federal taxes. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The City reserves the right to hold bids for ninety days following bid opening.

Questions must be submitted by September 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, with responses provided by September 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov E-Procurement System; late submissions are not accepted. Bidders must provide complete product literature and technical documentation demonstrating compliance, references from public or private agencies, and evidence of necessary facilities, experience, equipment, personnel, and financial resources. The City reserves the right to request equipment demonstrations, conduct background investigations of bidder principals and employees, request additional documentation, and accept or reject any or all bids without liability. Delivery must be made to a City-designated location within the timeframe specified in the solicitation.