1275339: Shuttle Bus Services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation is requesting bids for shuttle bus services at O'Hare International Airport under Specification Number 1275339, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a pre-bid conference scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation carries mandatory Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals of 25 percent and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals of 5 percent, with provisions for good faith waiver requests.

The scope encompasses shuttle bus operations across five service lines covering Lot E, Lots F and H, airside operations, Lots F and G, and combined Lots F, G, and H, with estimated quantities ranging from 130,000 to 350,000 hours. An additional line item requires contractors to provide and install a GPS-plus system—including GPS, passenger counter, internal LED signage, and report generation software—on all shuttle buses as a one-time lump sum installation. Bidders must submit hourly pricing for shuttle services and a lump sum price for GPS system installation, accompanied by references demonstrating comparable experience, photographs or renderings of proposed shuttle buses, manufacturer documentation verifying vehicle readiness, insurance certificates, Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS) filing proof, and MBE/WBE compliance planning documentation.

The contract term is 60 months with extension options. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease actual orders under this Blanket Purchase Agreement. Bidders must submit all materials electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement system and are responsible for obtaining all bid documents and addenda. Questions are due May 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. No site visit is required. Payment terms are immediate upon invoice, with the City as the funding source.