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

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, procuring on behalf of the Department of Water Management, is requesting sealed bids for various oils, greases, and lubricants under Target Market solicitation 1273539B, with bids due October 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a Target Market contract with mandatory Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirements — all bidders must provide current City of Chicago or Cook County MBE/WBE certifications, compliance plans (Schedule D-2), and letters of intent from participating M/WBE subcontractors or suppliers (Schedule C-2).

The scope encompasses 53 line items covering gear oils, hydraulic oils, greases, compressor oils, silicone products, and specialty lubricants from manufacturers including Mobil, Ingersoll Rand, Exxon, and Chevron, with target quantities ranging from 3 to 280 units per line item. Bidders must bid all line items or face rejection; they may enter a nominal price of $0.0000000001 for lines not being pursued. Evaluation is price-only, with unit pricing required for all items.

The initial contract term is 36 months with potential extension options. Delivery is required to the Department of Water Management at 1000 E Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, under FOB City of Chicago terms. Payment is immediate upon invoice submission.

The pre-solicitation conference was held August 20, 2026. Questions are due August 27, 2026. Addendum No. 1, issued September 22, 2026, extended the original bid opening date from September 24 to October 19, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted through the City's iSupplier vendor portal. Submission must also include an Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS), Certificate of Insurance, Chicago Business Preference affidavit, Local Manufacturing affidavit, Alternatively Powered Vehicles affidavit, Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise status affidavit, and Sexual Harassment Policy compliance certification.