1269498: Auburn Gresham Corridor Improvements Section 1 (SBI-I)

The City of Chicago is soliciting bids for Auburn Gresham Corridor Improvements Section 1 (SBI-I), a streetscape and infrastructure revitalization project in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, with bids due October 6, 2026.

The scope encompasses roadway reconstruction, utility upgrades and relocation, traffic control system installation, and public realm enhancements including lighting, landscaping, and pedestrian amenities. The project is designed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility across the commercial corridor.

The project is likely subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements and may include DBE set-asides or M/WBE participation goals, though specific percentages and eligibility restrictions are not detailed in the available summary. Contractor qualifications, insurance requirements, bonding, and performance standards will be established in the full contract documents. Funding derives from state and local sources, including Illinois state infrastructure programs and Chicago municipal budgets.

Site visit requirements, the full project timeline including any phasing coordination with adjacent corridor sections, contract term, and estimated project value are detailed in the complete contract documents rather than the summary provided.