Document Summary

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Chicago, Department of Aviation, for the provision of comprehensive airport ground support services and equipment rental at Chicago's two major airports. The contract seeks vendors to supply essential operational equipment and services including tugs, tow bars, belt loaders, cargo loaders, lavatory service vehicles, water service vehicles, and associated ground support equipment necessary for daily airport operations. The RFP requires interested parties to submit proposals by April 2, 2019, with award anticipated following the evaluation and selection process. The contract term extends for an initial period with provisions for renewal options, allowing the City flexibility to extend the relationship based on vendor performance and operational needs.

Pricing submissions must be structured according to detailed specifications provided in the RFP, with costs evaluated against service quality and equipment reliability criteria. The City reserves the right to award contracts to single or multiple vendors based on competitive analysis and operational requirements. Incumbent vendors may submit proposals for continuation of services, though all submissions will be evaluated equally against established evaluation criteria. The contract is expected to support ongoing airport operations at O'Hare and Midway airports, critical infrastructure facilities requiring reliable ground support services. Funding for this procurement will be derived from airport operating revenues, consistent with the City's standard practice for airport-related expenditures.