Repair, Replacement and Fabrication of Signage Systems (RE-BID)

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services is soliciting bids for repair, replacement, and fabrication of signage systems for the Chicago Department of Aviation under Specification #1301432, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The solicitation establishes contract-specific goals of 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 1% Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation.

The scope comprises 38 line items covering field labor (straight time, overtime, and premium time), shop labor, graphic design, parts and materials, and specific signage products including roadway sign panels, vinyl applications, LED displays, and temporary sign materials. Target quantities vary by line item, with field straight-time labor at 169,687 hours and wind master sign frames at 250 units, among others. All bid prices must incorporate peripheral costs including delivery, materials, labor, insurance, taxes, warranty, overhead, and profit.

The contract term is 60 months with mixed city and federal funding. Funding is allocated to the Aviation department under fund number 24.0740.085.4020.0163.0163. Payment terms are immediate upon invoice submission.

The pre-solicitation conference was held February 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at O'Hare Airport Administration Building. Questions were due March 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Three addenda have been issued. Bidders must submit bids electronically through the City's iSupplier eProcurement system and include an Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS), Certificate of Insurance, and applicable M/W/VBE documentation. No bid deposit or performance bond is required. The City reserves the right to conduct audits and offset payments against any contractor debts owed to the City.