1349036:Halsted Street Identifiers Restoration

The City of Chicago, Department of Procurement Services, is requesting sealed bids for the Halsted Street Identifiers Restoration project (Specification #1349036, Solicitation #76306) with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. This is an invitation-only solicitation subject to MBE/WBE goals of 5% MBE participation and 0% WBE and VBE participation.

The scope comprises 29 line items spanning removal of existing brick pavers, installation of clay unit paving, concrete sidewalk construction, electrical retrofitting of pylons and area markers, conduit and cable installation, and painting of bollards and existing infrastructure. Quantities vary by item type (measured in square feet, linear feet, each, cubic yards, lump sums, and other units) and range from 2 to 24,875 units. Work is performed in Chicago, Illinois.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit of the total base bid amount. The first and second apparent low bidders must deliver original executed bid deposits within 2 business days of bid opening. A 100% performance bond is required upon award. Award criteria include adjustments for minority and female worker utilization across journey workers, apprentices, and laborers, as well as optional bid incentives for city-based business affidavits, apprentice utilization preferences, and veteran-owned business incentives. The project is funded through grant funding.

A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time at 2 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago. The deadline for bidder questions is August 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time. Bidders must submit all required documents including EDS certificates, MBE/WBE documentation, and compliance plans through the City's iSupplier eProcurement portal. Electronic submission is mandatory, and bidders must acknowledge all clarifications and addenda prior to bid submission. Payment terms are immediate. No site visit is required.