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This document is a solicitation notice issued by the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services on behalf of the Chicago Department of Aviation for the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) Odor Mitigation Phase 2 construction project. The project involves alterations and modifications to approximately 242 dwelling units, including single-family and multi-family residences located near Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport. Bidders must furnish all labor, materials, methods, and services necessary to complete the work. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at the Aviation Administration Building, 10510 West Zemke Road, Chicago, Illinois 60666. Written questions are due by September 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Sealed bids are due October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The contract term spans 326 calendar days to Substantial Completion and 486 calendar days for Final Completion, with liquidated damages set at $250 per day per home for delays. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The estimated project cost ranges from $17.75 million to $18.25 million. The bid deposit requirement is 2% of the total base bid, and bidders must provide a performance bond of $2.2 million or 10% of contract value, whichever is greater. The project is subject to mandatory diversity goals requiring 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, and 3% Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate that at least 50% of total work hours are performed by City Residents and 7.5% by Project Area residents, with waivers available for demonstrated impracticality or excessive cost. The work is funded by City of Chicago bond funds and is non-federally funded. Bidders must be registered with the City's iSupplier vendor portal, submit economic disclosure statements, provide proof of insurance, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including child support and residency requirements. The need-by date is October 23, 2026.