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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport under Specification #1275339, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The procurement carries mandatory subcontracting goals of 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation.

The scope encompasses shuttle bus transportation across multiple airport locations—Lot E (220,000 hours), Lots F and H (175,000 hours), airside operations (130,000 hours), Lots F and G (175,000 hours), and Lots F, G, and H combined (350,000 hours)—totaling approximately 1.05 million service hours over the contract term. The awardee must provide and install a GPS system with integrated passenger counter, internal LED signage, annunciation capability, and detailed reporting functionality across all shuttle buses, including all necessary hardware and software.

The contract term is 60 months with extension options. Pricing is structured on an hourly basis for transportation lines and a lump sum for GPS system installation; line 6 is reserved as an annual fuel reconciliation placeholder not subject to bidding. The contract includes price adjustment provisions based on loaded hourly rates and Consumer Price Index adjustments. The City of Chicago funds the contract, and payment is due immediately upon invoice submission. No bid deposit or performance bond is required.

The pre-bid conference is May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at the Aviation Administration Building, 10510 West Zemke Road, Chicago, Illinois. The deadline for bidder questions is May 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement system. Bidders must submit proof of Economic Disclosure Statement filing, insurance certificates, MBE/WBE compliance plans, maintenance and cleaning plans, training plans, fueling plans, and key personnel information; all bid documents and affidavits must be notarized.