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City of Aurora, IL·Illinois

Aurora Borealis Newsletter

Closes 9/23/2026$130k – $250kInvitation for Bid
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The City of Aurora’s Communications and Marketing Department is seeking a vendor to print and mail a single edition of its “Aurora Borealis” newsletter to approximately 68,000 residential addresses within the city. The scope includes producing a 20‑page, full‑color (4/4) newsletter on 80‑lb gloss stock, providing one free revision round, handling bulk‑mail sorting and delivery to the U.S. Postal Service, and covering all associated postage under the city’s permit. The contract may expand to additional issues if mutually agreed upon. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via the OpenGov portal by September 23, 2026, and must furnish required insurance and certifications. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Quantity: 68,000 newsletters • Size: 11” × 17” flat (folded 8.5” × 11”) • Pages: 20, full‑color (4/4) with one free proof change • Stock: 80 lb gloss text • Delivery: bulk‑mail sorting, USPS delivery (permit #2) • Deadline for questions: September 10, 2026 • Bid submission deadline: September 23, 2026, 11:00 AM • Required insurance: General Liability $1 M/$2 M, Workers’ Comp, Auto, Umbrella $4 M, etc.

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Contact

Nita Wright

[email protected]

(630) 256-3620

Key dates

Opened
9/3/2026
Questions due
9/10/2026
Closes
9/23/2026

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Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Printing Services and Supplies
NAICS
323111
Solicitation №
26-092

Budget estimate

$130,000 – $250,000

The solicitation does not disclose a contract value. Estimating based on industry averages: commercial full‑color printing on 80 lb stock typically costs $1.50‑$2.00 per copy, and bulk USPS postage for a 20‑page newsletter averages $0.30‑$0.50 per piece. Multiplying by 68,000 copies yields a printing cost range of $102,000‑$136,000 and a postage cost of $20,400‑$34,000, for a total estimated contract value of roughly $120,000‑$170,000. Allowing for additional costs (proof changes, handling, insurance, profit margin), a realistic bid range could be $130,000‑$250,000.

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