1296012: Traffic Signal Term Agreement

The City of Chicago Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for a Traffic Signal Term Agreement (Specification #1296012) covering comprehensive traffic signal infrastructure work, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time through the City of Chicago eProcurement iSupplier vendor portal. This is a restricted solicitation limited to invited suppliers only.

The scope encompasses 235 line items across earthwork, pavement construction and removal, concrete work, utility installations, electrical components, signal heads, poles, mast arms, controllers, and associated maintenance services. Target quantities vary from single units to tens of thousands depending on item type. Pricing for individual line items will be determined by bidder proposals rather than established unit rates. The contract will be structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with immediate payment terms.

A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at 2 North LaSalle, Chicago (Mezzanine level). Questions are due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. No site visit is required. Vendors must register in the iSupplier portal, which requires three business days for completion prior to bid submission.

The solicitation was updated via Addendum No. 1 on July 24, 2026. Supporting attachments include Addendum No. 1, Appendix 1, three books of specifications and technical documents, and a Drawing Management sheet. Vendors may respond to selected line items while viewing other suppliers' contract terms and attachments. The total agreement amount and minimum release amount have not been specified in the solicitation documents.