Opportunity
City of Aurora Opengov #26-065
City of Aurora seeks catering services for staff picnic event
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
26-065
NAICS
722320
The City of Aurora is seeking catering services for its annual staff picnic event. - Government Buyer: - City of Aurora, Community Events office - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Catering services for approximately 350 people - On-site grilling and cooking - Menu options: tacos (chicken, steak, pork, vegetarian), rice, beans, chips, salsa, guacamole - Vendors must provide all equipment (grills, tables, tents), staff, ingredients, and handle proper disposal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Provision of insurance: general liability, auto, workers' compensation, umbrella - Proof of licenses, certifications, and safety training required - City may award contract to one or multiple vendors - Event Location: - Water Street Mall, Aurora, IL (alternate: Public Works Facility) - No specific OEMs or branded products are referenced; opportunity is open to qualified catering vendors.
Description
The City of Aurora is seeking qualified vendors to provide catering services for the City of Aurora Staff Picnic scheduled for July 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The event will feed approximately 350 people and includes on-site grilling/cooking with menu options such as tacos (chicken, steak, pork, vegetarian) and sides like rice, beans, chips, salsa, and guacamole. Vendors are responsible for providing their own grill, tables, tents, staff, ingredients, and proper disposal. The event location is Water Street Mall, Aurora, IL, with an alternate location at the Public Works Facility. The City reserves the right to award the project to one or multiple vendors and requires compliance with prevailing wages and insurance requirements.