1273539B: Various Oils, Grease, and Lubricants (Target Market)

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services is soliciting bids for various oils, grease, and lubricants (Specification #1273539B) on behalf of the Department of Water Management under a Target Market commodities blanket agreement, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. This procurement is restricted to invited suppliers only.

The scope covers 53 line items of specialized lubricating products—hydraulic oils, gear oils, greases, compressor oils, and related petroleum products—in quantities ranging from 3 to 280 gallons or cases per line item. Bidders must be registered as authorized dealers or distributors of proposed manufacturers and provide evidence of current authorization along with manufacturer literature and applicable certifications or licenses.

The contract term is 36 months with no specified renewal options. Pricing submission is on a per-unit basis for each line item, with payment terms immediate upon invoice submission. Funding is drawn from the City of Chicago, Fund Number 26-0200-088-2020-0162.

MBE and WBE participation goals applicable to target market contracts apply. Mandatory compliance certifications include Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS), Certificate of Insurance, and affidavits addressing Chicago business preference, local manufacturing, alternative fuel vehicles, and sexual harassment policy compliance.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 806. Questions are due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Bids must be submitted through the City's iSupplier eProcurement portal. No site visit is required.