Electrical Products and Supplies - Target Market

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services is requesting sealed bids on electrical products and supplies for the Chicago Department of Transportation and other city departments under Specification 1319423 (Solicitation #60183), with bids due August 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a Target Market contract requiring MBE and WBE utilization goals and associated compliance documentation.

The scope encompasses 69 line items across multiple product categories including wiring devices, lighting fixtures, controls, cables, power systems, and miscellaneous electrical supplies. Manufacturers referenced include Cooper Electric, Thomas & Betts, Hubbell, Schneider, and Eaton. Bidders submit pricing on a mark-up basis for lines 1–68, with line 69 designated as an allowance line for miscellaneous items not included in awarded catalogs. Delivery is F.O.B. City of Chicago to the Division of Electrical Operations at 2451 South Ashland Avenue or other city locations as directed.

The contract term is five years. Funding is provided through City funds (Fund Number 026-400-84-2015-0140-0140). Payment is immediate upon invoice acceptance, with the city retaining offset rights on amounts owed.

Bidders must submit sealed bids through the iSupplier eProcurement portal and include an Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS) certificate, proof of insurance, MBE/WBE compliance plans, bid execution pages, and affidavits addressing Chicago business preference, local manufacturing, veteran-owned business status, and sexual harassment policy compliance. A pre-solicitation conference is held August 22, 2026 at City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 806; questions are due July 29, 2026. No site visit is required. The procurement contact is Melanie Polk-Stamps, City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services.