Flyer for Bid 6100041405.pdf

This document is a flyer for Bid 6100041405, issued by the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services. The flyer solicits bids for the supply and delivery of Aerostat Surveillance Systems, including the purchase and installation of up to 10 Aerostat Surveillance Systems over a 5-year period. The bid response is due on June 30, 2023, and a pre-bid conference will be held on June 15, 2023. The initial contract term is for 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 2 additional 5-year periods.

The flyer specifies that the aerostat systems must meet certain technical requirements, including being capable of carrying payloads of up to 250 lbs and providing surveillance coverage of up to 3 square miles. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis, and the City has reserved the right to set aside a portion of the contract for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs). The incumbent provider is not identified, and the funding source for the contract is not specified.