1335301: RSIP Odor Mitigation Phase 2

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, on behalf of the Chicago Department of Aviation, is soliciting bids for the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) Odor Mitigation Phase 2 construction project, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The work involves alterations and modifications to approximately 242 dwelling units (single-family and multi-family residences) near Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport.

The contract carries mandatory diversity goals: 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation. Bidders must also demonstrate at least 50% of total work hours performed by City Residents and 7.5% by Project Area residents, with waivers available for demonstrated impracticality or excessive cost.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, methods, and services for alterations and modifications across the unit portfolio. The estimated project cost ranges from $17.75 million to $18.25 million. The contract term spans 326 calendar days to Substantial Completion and 486 calendar days for Final Completion. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per day per home for delays. The bid deposit requirement is 2% of the total base bid, with a performance bond of $2.2 million or 10% of contract value, whichever is greater.

The pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at the Aviation Administration Building, 10510 West Zemke Road, Chicago, Illinois 60666. Questions are due by September 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The need-by date is October 23, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must be registered with the City's iSupplier vendor portal, submit economic disclosure statements, provide proof of insurance, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including child support and residency requirements. The work is funded by City of Chicago bond funds and is non-federally funded.