City of Chicago #73288

Chicago Department of Aviation Runway and Pavement Cleaning Services Solicitation

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking bids for runway and pavement cleaning services at O'Hare and Midway International Airports. - Government Buyer: - City of Chicago, Department of Aviation - Buyer: Lisa Jones - Scope of Work: - Removal of rubber and other contaminants from airport runways and pavements - Services performed using high-pressure water blasting (30,000 psi) and equipment with 3,000-gallon water capacity - Includes vacuum sweepers, water flushing trucks, mobilization, staging, cleanup, and disposal - Minimum of 75,000 square feet cleaned per scheduled night - Products/Services Requested: - Service line item: Removal of rubber and contaminants from runways and pavements (500,000 sq ft total) - Minimum guaranteed payment for mobilization and cancellations (up to $500,000) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict performance standards, safety, and security (airport badging, environmental compliance) - MBE (15%), WBE (5%), and VBE (1%) participation goals - Preference for city business, local manufacture, and alternative fuel vehicles - Contract Details: - 60-month term, with possible extension up to 181 days - Price adjustments possible after 36 months based on Consumer Price Index - No specific OEMs or vendors named; equipment must meet technical specifications for high-pressure cleaning

Description

This solicitation is for the removal of rubber and other contaminants from runways and pavements at O'Hare and Midway International Airports in Chicago. The procurement is managed by the Chicago Department of Aviation. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago, IL. The response deadline for bids is November 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. The buyer contact is Lisa Jones.

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