Opportunity
Chicago Public Schools Bonfire #26-1312
Chicago Public Schools Offers Surplus School Properties and Vacant Lots for Sale
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
June 12, 2026
Identifier
26-1312
This opportunity involves the sale of surplus real estate by the Chicago Public Schools Procurement Department: - Government Buyer: - Chicago Public Schools Procurement Department - Properties for Sale: - 21 vacant land parcels and 8 former school properties across Chicago, Illinois - Properties include former schools (Burnham Branch, Burnham Main, Goldblatt, Wentworth, Calumet High School, Goldsmith, South Shore High School, Carver School) and numerous vacant lots - Minimum bid amounts range from $10,000 to $2,000,000 - Each property is described by address, size (square footage), and minimum bid - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a real estate sale - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit hard copy bids (no electronic submissions) - Compliance with Economic Disclosure Statement rules and forms is required - Detailed instructions provided in the Request for Bid document - Supporting Documentation: - Economic Disclosure Statement forms - Request for Bid document - No products or services (in the traditional procurement sense) are being requested; only real estate assets are for sale
Description
Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for the sale of 21 vacant lots and 8 vacant school properties located in Chicago, Illinois. The properties include various buildings formerly used as schools and multiple vacant land parcels, each with specified minimum bid amounts. Bidders must submit hard copies only, as electronic submissions through the portal are not accepted. The solicitation includes detailed property descriptions and minimum bid values, with a closing date for submissions on June 30, 2026.