When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Aurora. The work is located in Aurora, Illinois, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed commercial food service provider. Experience preparing and delivering meals for government, community, or warming-center programs. Demonstrated compliance with food safety and temperature-control requirements. Capacity for individual meal packaging and reliable local delivery.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Aurora, Illinois, United StatesPosted: September 11, 2026Deadline: September 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a qualified food vendor to prepare, package, transport, and deliver individually portioned meals for a warming center. Services must meet commercial kitchen, food safety, packaging, and temperature-control requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified food service provider
Must prepare meals in a licensed and inspected commercial kitchen
Must provide pre-packaged, pre-cooked, ready-to-serve meals
Must maintain appropriate food temperatures during preparation, storage, and delivery
Must carry insurance covering public liability, property damage, and workers compensation
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local food safety laws and regulations
Must be able to accommodate fluctuations in meal quantities
Must have the ability to provide reasonable alternatives for documented dietary restrictions or food allergies

CONTRACT DURATION

4 months

TIMELINE

Release Date: September 10th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 21st, 2026

Response Deadline: September 30th, 2026

Contract Term: November 1st, 2026 - March 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 21, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Aurora

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking a vendor to provide food services for a warming center. Meals must be fully cooked, ready to serve, and packaged individually in disposable containers. Food must be appropriate for the population served and prepared in a licensed and inspected commercial kitchen.

The vendor may provide food that is freshly prepared or produced using approved food preservation methods. All meals must comply with applicable food safety requirements and be maintained at appropriate temperatures during preparation, storage, transportation, and delivery. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026, and proposals are due by September 30, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Aurora. The work is located in Aurora, Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Licensed commercial food service provider
Experience preparing and delivering meals for government, community, or warming-center programs
Demonstrated compliance with food safety and temperature-control requirements
Capacity for individual meal packaging and reliable local delivery

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