Roof Replacement - South Chicago Learning Center/OHC

City Colleges of Chicago is requesting bids for roof replacement at the South Chicago Learning Center of Olive-Harvey College (3055 E 92nd Street, Chicago, Illinois) under IFB #MWJ2605, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT via the Bonfire e-bidding portal. An M/WBE Plan applies with mandatory participation goals of 25% for MBE firms and 7% for WBE firms of the total contract value; bidders must submit current certification letters and Schedules A and C via B2Gnow.

The scope encompasses complete roof replacement with a hybrid TPO-SBS roofing membrane assembly (either hot-applied or cold-applied as an alternate), replacement of roof drain piping with metal roof drains from Zurn, J.R. Smith, MiFAB, or approved equal, selective demolition of existing roofing, and retention of the existing metal roof deck. Contractors must submit a detailed Critical Path Method construction schedule within 30 days of authorization, maintain weekly progress meetings, comply with the Cook County Demolition-Debris-Diversion Ordinance (minimum 70% diversion rate), and meet the International Building Code, Chicago Building Code, and Chicago Electrical Code. The anticipated project start is May 10, 2027, with work to be completed within 90 days of that date. Bidders must have been in business for a minimum of ten full calendar years and be registered in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State.

The project is subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements and the Chicago minimum wage of $17.05 per hour as of July 1, 2026. Bids must include a 5% bid deposit, and the successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount within seven calendar days of bid acceptance. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability, Commercial Liability with $5,000,000 combined single limit, All Risk Builders Risk Insurance of not less than $2,000,000, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Bidders must submit Intent to bid by September 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. A pre-bid meeting and site walk-thru is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3 at the facility, with a final site walk-thru on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due by September 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Addendum No. 1 was issued September 22, 2026, clarifying roofing assembly specifications and roof drain manufacturer requirements. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total bid amount.