1303250A: Fire Extinguisher Services and Fire Suppression Systems

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation is requesting sealed bids for fire extinguisher services and fire suppression systems maintenance across O'Hare International Airport under Specification 1303250A, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. This is a restricted solicitation open to invited suppliers only, and respondents must bid all 118 line items at full quantities.

The scope encompasses inspection and certification of pressurized dry chemical, cartridge-operated, carbon dioxide, halon/halotron, and class D fire extinguishers ranging from 2.5 to 350 pounds; recharge and maintenance services; hydrotest maintenance with recharge; cartridge and cap exchanges; chemical agent supplies; fire suppression system inspections; and parts procurement for major manufacturers including Amerex, Badger, Buckeye, Ansul, and Fenwal Controls. The contract term is 60 months.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal is 2 percent and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal is 2 percent. Both goals apply where available minority and women business enterprises are able to participate.

The pre-solicitation conference is October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at O'Hare Administration Building (10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago, IL 60666). Questions are due October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. No site visit is required. Responses must be submitted through the City of Chicago's iSupplier vendor portal, which requires three business days for registration. Payment terms are immediate upon invoice. No bid deposit or performance bond is required. Respondents must submit Economic Disclosure Statements, Certificates of Insurance, business affidavits, M/WBE documentation with letters of certification, and applicable manuals or certificates. The delivery address is O'Hare International Airport, 11601 W. Touhy, Chicago, IL 60666.