1321362: Comprehensive Plumbing Services for Chicago Department of Aviation

The City of Chicago is soliciting bids for comprehensive plumbing services for the Chicago Department of Aviation under Work Service Solicitation #65247 (Specification 1321362), with bids due September 14, 2026, and a pre-solicitation conference on August 13, 2026. MBE/WBE/VBE participation goals apply; bidders must submit compliance plans and letters of intent from certified subcontractors.

The scope covers plumbing labor services including tradesmen plumbers and plumber foremen at various pay rates (straight time, overtime Monday–Friday over 8 hours, and overtime Sunday and holidays), shift premiums, non-typical tools, plumbing parts, and miscellaneous services required to complete work at the Chicago Department of Aviation facilities.

Pricing is structured as hourly rates for labor lines with estimated target quantities plus fixed allowances: $20,500 for shift premiums, $205,000 for tools, $1,505,000 for plumbing parts, and $55,000 for miscellaneous services. Place of performance is the Aviation Administration Building, 10510 W. Zemke Blvd., Chicago, Illinois. Contract term is not specified.

Bidders must comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements and hold state, county, and city plumbing contractor licenses. All bidders must submit an Economic Disclosure Statement, insurance certificates, performance and payment bonds, and affidavits addressing business diversity and sexual harassment policy compliance. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement system; suppliers must register at least three business days before submission. The deadline for questions is August 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. No site visit is required. The solicitation is restricted to invited suppliers.