Helix Foundation Pole Bases , Helix Foundation Pole Bases Cable

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services is requesting bids on Helix Foundation Pole Bases and Cable Anti-Theft Devices under Specification #1285228A, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-bid conference on August 24 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. MBE participation goals of 10% and WBE participation goals of 5% apply.

The scope comprises five line items: 500 units of 5-foot bases with 10-inch bolt circles, 50 units of 5-foot bases with 13-inch bolt circles, 300 units of 7-foot bases with 10-inch to 15-inch bolt circles, 550 units of cable anti-theft devices with 10-inch bolt circles, and 300 units of cable anti-theft devices with 15-inch bolt circles. All products must comply with Drawing #936 for pole bases and Drawing #982 for anti-theft devices. Pole bases support street light poles on residential and arterial streets and may also support aluminum traffic signal posts. Cable anti-theft devices secure cables to prevent removal without first removing the pole. Delivery is F.O.B. Chicago Department of Transportation, 2451 South Ashland Avenue, or any other location within the City.

The contract will be structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with a 60-month term. Bidders must respond through the City's iSupplier eProcurement system and submit an Economic Disclosure Statement, insurance certificates, bid execution pages, and applicable affidavits for business preferences. Payment is immediate upon invoice submission. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities. Funding derives from City appropriations (Fund Number 026-499-084-2015-0149-220140). Questions are due September 1 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders may claim City-based business preferences, locally manufactured goods incentives, and other eligible bid adjustments if properly documented.