Material Handling, Shelving, Storage, and Shipping Supplies

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services is soliciting bids on material handling, shelving, storage, and shipping supplies for the Chicago Department of Aviation under a blanket-agreement structure with bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, with a pre-bid conference on May 20 at 10:00 a.m. at 10510 W. Zemke Road. Mandatory diversity goals apply: 5% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, and 0% Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation. Chicago-based business preferences and local manufacturing preferences are designated.

The solicitation is structured as a blanket agreement with three groups — Group A covering W.W. Grainger products, Group B covering ULINE products, and Group C covering MSC Industrial Supply Co. products — with bidders permitted to respond to one, multiple, or all groups. Pricing is structured as discounts from or markups to current manufacturer price lists, with submissions required in a designated discount bid spreadsheet format. Bidders must submit current manufacturer price lists and evidence of authorized dealer or distributor status for applicable manufacturers.

The contract term is 60 months with delivery to O'Hare International Airport (11601 W. Touhy, Chicago, IL 60666). No site visit is required. Questions are due by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on May 27, 2026. Bidders must provide an Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS), proof of insurance, and all required documents electronically with notarization where specified. No bid deposit or performance bond is required. Payment terms are immediate upon invoice. The solicitation is restricted to invited suppliers.