ABLA Brooks Homes Site Infrastructure Upgrades - REBID

The Chicago Housing Authority is requesting bids on comprehensive site infrastructure upgrades at ABLA Brooks Homes, a 44-building, 330-unit residential development at 1353 South Loomis Street, Chicago, under IFB Event 3348 (rebid), with bids due August 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on July 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively. M/W/DBE participation of 30 percent and Section 3 business subcontracting of 10 percent are required participation goals; Section 3 labor must comprise 25 percent of total hours (5 percent by targeted Section 3 workers such as CHA residents). Bidders must hold a current valid Class A General Contractor License from the City of Chicago Department of Buildings.

The scope encompasses replacement of aged stormwater and sanitary systems; replacement of water mains with building connections; removal and replacement of pavement and base in utility trenching areas; reconstruction of parking areas with permeable pavers; widening of entrance driveways; fence repairs and reconnection; new and repaired sidewalks with ADA access; stamped concrete plaza with bollards and basketball court base; new storm structures, piping, and underground detention vault; fine grading; erosion and sedimentation control; environmental remediation including excavation, disposal at approved landfills, and certified clean fill import; and restoration per Chicago Department of Transportation requirements. All work must be phased to minimize impact on occupied residential buildings. Substantial completion is November 30, 2027, with Notice to Proceed no earlier than October 1, 2026.

Bids are submitted as a single lump sum firm fixed-price total. Bid security of 5 percent (bid bond or certified check) is required. Evaluation considers the lump sum base bid, financial resources, capacity, and proposed delivery schedule. Audited financial statements are required for contracts exceeding $2.5 million. Contractors must submit project team resumes, three similar completed projects within the last five years, and a Critical Path Method schedule in Primavera P6 Professional R8.3.2 or Microsoft Project. Davis-Bacon wages apply. Liquidated damages are $1,500 per calendar day for missing substantial completion. Insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation per Illinois law with $500,000 employer's liability, $5 million Contractor's Pollution Liability, and $5 million Excess Liability. Questions are due July 31 at 2:00 p.m. A pre-award meeting is scheduled for August 17.