Material Handling, Shelving, Storage, and Shipping Supplies

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, procuring on behalf of the Chicago Department of Aviation, is soliciting sealed bids on material handling, shelving, storage, and shipping supplies under a blanket agreement (Specification #1299099), with bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-bid conference on May 20, 2026 at CDA's facility at 10510 W. Zemke Road.

The solicitation is structured as three product groups — Group A (W.W. Grainger supplies), Group B (Uline supplies), and Group C (MSC Industrial Supply Co. supplies) — with bidders required to submit pricing on all line items within any selected group. Pricing is submitted as a markup or discount from current manufacturer price lists. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement system.

The contract carries mandatory set-asides: 5 percent MBE participation, 5 percent WBE participation, and 0 percent VBE participation. Bidders claiming City-based business, local manufacture, alternatively powered vehicle, or veteran-owned business status may receive bid preferences. All bidders must comply with prevailing wage and equal employment opportunity ordinances and submit Economic Disclosure Statements; proof of insurance is required. No bid deposit or performance bond is required.

The contract term is 60 months with immediate payment terms and FOB freight delivery. Supply-to and bill-to address is 085-O'Hare, 11601 W. Touhy, Chicago, IL 60666. Funding is sourced from City of Chicago funds (fund number 26-0740-085-1478-0365-0365 and other fund numbers). The deadline for bidder inquiries is May 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. No site visit is required.