City of Chicago #64217,8

Chicago Department of Aviation Solicits Signage Repair, Replacement, and Fabrication Services for O'Hare and Midway Airports

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive signage repair, replacement, and fabrication services at O'Hare and Midway International Airports, as well as other city locations. - Scope includes: - Field and shop labor for signage systems (straight, overtime, and premium time) - Graphic design artist services - Parts, materials, and sign shop supplies for a wide range of signage types - Fabrication and installation of various sign panels, overlays, poles, vinyls, LED displays, and specialty signage - Notable requirements: - Contractor must be an authorized dealer or manufacturer - Compliance with participation goals: 25% MBE, 5% WBE, 1% VBE - Contract term is 60 months, with a possible extension for up to 181 days - Price adjustments allowed after 24 months, capped at 5% annually - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated, but Daktronics is named for LED displays - Large quantities of materials and labor are specified, including: - 169,687 hours of field straight time labor - 200,000 units allowance for parts and materials - 950,000 units allowance for sign shop supplies and equipment - 31 line items covering a broad range of signage products and services - Contract is funded by city and federal sources

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Chicago Department of Aviation for signage repair, replacement, and fabrication services. The contractor is required to provide all materials, labor, equipment, traffic control, and other necessary items to perform the work in accordance with the specification. The solicitation includes a pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 26, 2026, at the O’Hare Airport Administration Building. The response due date for bids is September 30, 2026. Funding for this contract is a mix of city and federal sources.

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