Temp Substitute Staffing for Child Development Lab Schools

City Colleges of Chicago is requesting sealed bids on professional temporary substitute staffing for five Child Development Laboratory Centers (Richard J. Daley, Kennedy-King, Malcolm X, Olive-Harvey, and Harry S. Truman colleges) under Bid #NG2608, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and a virtual prebid conference on July 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MWBE participation requirements apply; bidders must submit M/WBE participation plans with current certifications and Schedule A and C documentation.

The scope covers classroom teachers, assistant teachers, and support staff to provide substitute coverage during sick leave, vacation, FMLA, training, and unforeseen emergencies across all five sites. Expected enrollment is approximately 200 children in Fall 2026. All substitute personnel must meet Department of Family Support Services Head Start staffing requirements, including Gateways ECE credentials and Professional Educator Licensure for lead teachers, and AAS degrees in Child Development or ECE for teacher assistants. Staff must maintain complete files with three written character references, official transcripts, current physical examination and tuberculosis test results, and background checks from the Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Family and Support Services, and Chicago Public Schools. Personnel must comply with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services licensing, including 15 hours of annual in-service training, current CPR and first aid certification, and Mandated Reporter Training. The bidder must maintain a pool of five drug-screened substitutes (screening costs borne by CCC).

The contract term is three years with options for two one-year extensions or one two-year extension. Pricing shall be submitted on an hourly-rate basis for each job classification and remain firm for the entire contract term. Bidders must comply with Mayoral Executive Order 2014-1 (minimum wage $14.75 per hour as of July 1, 2021) and Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability, $5,000,000 commercial liability, and $1,000,000 automobile liability. Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. An Intent to Bid Letter is due August 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Bidders must complete an Economic Disclosure Statement, submit Form W-9, and complete mandatory ethics orientation training.