Opportunity
City of Aurora Opengov #276352
Facility Improvements for Mutual Ground Emergency Shelter in Aurora, IL
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
276352
NAICS
236220, 238290
This opportunity involves facility improvements for the Mutual Ground emergency shelter in Aurora, IL, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) under the CDBG-CV Urban Shelter Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Aurora, Community Services Department - Project funded by Illinois DCEO - Scope of Work: - Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of property for the Mutual Ground emergency shelter - Extensive updates, repairs, and reconfigurations to a historic mansion (built in 1853) - Increase shelter capacity, improve accessibility, and provide additional space for staff and victims of domestic and sexual violence - Products/Services Requested: - General construction and facility improvement services - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with HUD and CDBG guidelines - Project targets homeless shelters as defined by HUD - Immediate benefit to shelter residents by expanding access and services - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors identified in the solicitation - Notable Details: - Historic building renovation - Focus on accessibility and capacity expansion for vulnerable populations
Description
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) issued a notice of funding opportunity to fund construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of property for Homeless Shelters as defined by HUD, aiming to increase capacity to pre-COVID levels. The city of Aurora submitted two applications on behalf of Hesed House and Mutual Ground, both approved. Mutual Ground provides critical services for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Aurora, and the project involves extensive updates and repairs to their historic emergency shelter to accommodate more victims and staff. The project will immediately benefit those served by improving shelter access and space.