1337517: southwest pumping station tunnel connection (SWPS-TC)

The City of Chicago's Department of Water Management and Department of Procurement Services is requesting bids on the Southwest Pumping Station Tunnel Connection (SWPS-TC) construction project (1337517), with bids due November 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Participation goals are 20% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 2% Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE). A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jardine Water Purification Plant, 1000 East Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois; attendance requires submission of a signed, notarized Non-Disclosure Agreement by October 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Scope includes lump sum general work, concrete repair of various types, reinforcing bar installation, temporary security protection cover, and stainless steel slide gate and appurtenances. Detailed specifications are contained in Books 1, 2, and 3 of the contract documents; Book 3 contains confidential information accessible only to qualified bidders who execute the required Non-Disclosure Agreement. The contractor must perform not less than 25% of the total work with its own forces.

A 5% bid deposit of the total base bid and a 33-1/3% performance bond upon City notification are required. The project is funded through City of Chicago funds and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) loans. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, compliance with Mayoral Executive Order 2014-1 minimum wage requirements, and adherence to all federal, state, and local environmental laws are mandatory. Questions are due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement portal; supplier registration requires three business days for completion.