City of Chicago #71295,2

Chicago Board Up Services and Security Door/Window Rental & Installation Solicitation

The City of Chicago's Department of Buildings and Department of Fleet & Facility Management are seeking bids for large-scale board up services, including the rental, installation, and removal of modular security doors, window guards, security lighting, and burglar alarms for city properties. - Government Buyer: - City of Chicago - Department of Buildings - Department of Fleet & Facility Management - Department of Procurement Services - Products & Services Requested: - Modular security doors (pedestrian and oversized) – rental, installation, and removal - Modular security window guards in multiple sizes – rental, installation, and removal - Security lighting and burglar alarms – rental, installation, and removal - Board up services for building openings using two specified methods - Entry services for interior inspection - Quantities: - Up to 20,000 modular security doors (pedestrian and oversized) for rental per month - Up to 47,500 window guard panels (various sizes) for rental per month - 4,200 security lights and 2,500 security alarms for rental per month - Thousands of installation and removal service actions for all items - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 24/7 contractor availability with same-day response for emergency and non-emergency requests - Contractors must have at least 3 years of experience, a Chicago business license, and a local workshop - Target Market contract focused on small or local businesses - $1,000,000 performance bond required - Mandatory iSupplier registration and pre-bid conference attendance - No specific OEMs or part numbers are identified; the solicitation is open to qualified providers of the required services and equipment.

Description

This solicitation is for Board Up Services, including security door and window rental and installation. The contract is intended for use by the Department of Buildings in the City of Chicago. The solicitation includes a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 2 N. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by August 7, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is September 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. The contract term is 36 months with two optional 12-month extensions, and a performance bond of $1,000,000 is required upon award.

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