City of Chicago #77366,1

Chicago seeks construction services for Southwest Pumping Station Tunnel Connection

The City of Chicago's Department of Water Management is seeking bids for the Southwest Pumping Station Tunnel Connection (SWPS-TC) construction project. - Government Buyer: - City of Chicago, Department of Water Management - Department of Procurement Services - Project Scope: - Construction services for water and sewer line structures - Includes concrete repairs (Types 2, 3, 4), partial depth repairs, installation of reinforcing bars, temporary security covers, and stainless steel slide gates - Disinfection of tunnel connector finished pipe per Specification 33 13 00 - Products/Line Items: - Lump sum project work (G-1) - Repair of concrete chip/spalling defects (G-2, G-3, G-4) - Partial depth concrete repair (G-5) - Furnishing and installation of reinforcing bars (G-6) - Temporary security-tunnel connection protection cover (SP-1) - Stainless steel slide gate and appurtenances (SP-2) - Disinfection of tunnel connector finished pipe (A-1) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with IEPA loan provisions, Davis-Bacon wage laws, and Buy America requirements - MBE/WBE/VBE participation goals: 20% Minority, 5% Women, 2% Veteran-owned business enterprises - Bid deposit: 5% of total base bid; performance bond: 33-1/3% of total base bid - Detailed insurance and bonding requirements - Progress schedules and monthly updates required; liquidated damages for delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments.

Description

This solicitation is for construction work related to the Southwest Pumping Station Tunnel Connection. The project is managed by the Department of Water Management of the City of Chicago. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on October 1, 2026, at the Jardine Water Purification Plant, and a response due date of November 17, 2026. The solicitation requires a bid deposit of 5% of the total base bid and performance bond of 33-1/3% of the total base bid. Contract goals include 20% MBE, 5% WBE, and 2% VBE participation. Funding is provided by the city and IEPA loans.

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