Request for qualifications (RFQ) for rapid response construction services

The Chicago Park District is seeking a pool of pre-qualified general contractors for Rapid Response Construction Services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with specification number P-22015. The procurement aims to establish a group of contractors capable of quickly responding to urgent construction projects across Chicago park facilities, with the ability to commence work within one day of receiving a Notice to Proceed. Qualifying contractors must be able to perform at least 15% of contracted work themselves and cannot subcontract more than 85% of the work. The construction projects will vary in size and scope, potentially involving multiple trades, and include activities such as playground installations, athletic field improvements, site upgrades, swimming pool repairs, and accessibility enhancements. The RFQ was originally posted on November 10, 2022, with submissions being accepted through December 31, 2027, and an initial evaluation deadline of April 14, 2023, for the first round of submittals.

The Chicago Park District has established specific requirements for minority and women-owned business participation, mandating 25% minority-owned (MBE) and 5% women-owned business enterprise (WBE) participation in the project. Contractors must procure payment and performance bonds of $1,000,000 and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. While inclusion in the pool does not guarantee work, selected contractors will be eligible to respond to future Invitation for Bids (IFBs) with project-specific competitive pricing. The program covers construction and renovation work within Cook County, Illinois, and will operate on a five-year contract term with a potential one-year extension at the Park District's discretion. No specific budget range or award values were explicitly stated in the documentation, and there are no mentions of incumbent vendors. Contractors must be prepared to handle diverse construction needs across park facilities, with the understanding that each project will be competitively bid and awarded separately.