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

The City of Chicago, Department of Procurement Services, is requesting bids on shuttle bus services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport under Specification 1275339, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time via the City's iSupplier system. Mandatory MBE participation goals of 25 percent and WBE participation goals of 5 percent apply.

The scope encompasses shuttle bus operations across five service lines differentiated by airport lot coverage: Lot E (220,000 hours), Lots F and H (175,000 hours), Lots F and G (175,000 hours), combined Lots F, G and H (350,000 hours), and airside operations. All shuttle buses must be equipped with GPS systems featuring passenger counters, internal LED signage, annunciation capabilities, and detailed reporting generation; GPS installation is priced as a 100,000 lump-sum-hour line item. Bidders must provide comprehensive compensation including labor, materials, fuel, insurance, and warranty coverage. Pricing is structured as an hourly rate for service lines and a lump sum for GPS system installation, with price adjustments determined by loaded hourly rate methodology and Consumer Price Index adjustments for service lines.

The contract term is 60 months. Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements apply. Bidders must submit a Certificate of Filing for an Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit, proof of insurance, MBE/WBE compliance plans, and executed bid pages. A performance bond is required. No bid deposit 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, IL 60666. Bidder inquiries are due May 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.