Removal of Rubber & Other Contaminants From Runways & Other Pavements

The Chicago Department of Aviation is requesting bids for removal of rubber and other contaminants from runways and other pavements at O'Hare and Midway International Airports, with bids due November 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The solicitation carries contract-specific MBE (15%), WBE (5%), and VBE (1%) participation goals, along with City Business Preference, Local Manufacture Preference, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Preference provisions.

Work scope involves high-pressure water blasting to remove rubber deposits and contaminants from airport pavements, with contractors required to furnish high-pressure water systems, vacuum sweepers, and water flushing trucks. The contract term is 60 months. Removal services are measured in square feet using the high-pressure water method, with a minimum guaranteed payment and work cancellation/contractor mobilization allowance of $500,000 as a line item.

Performance and payment bonds are required as specified in contract terms. Bidders must submit Economic Disclosure Statements, insurance certificates, MBE/WBE/VBE affidavits and Letters of Intent, and multiple preference affidavits. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement portal, which requires vendor registration allowing three business days for completion. Payment terms are immediate.

Questions are due September 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago, IL 60666; no site visit is required. The solicitation is restricted to invited suppliers, and bidders may view other suppliers' terms and submit multiple responses. Funding is provided through City sources via fund numbers 0740-85-4105-0163-0163 and 0610-85-4305-0163-0163.