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BOOK 1:
PROJECT INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, AND EXECUTION DOCUMENTS
CONTRACT NO. C1629
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION (‘CDOT’) CAPITAL PROGRAM
ALLEYS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) – PACKAGE 7
PBC PROJECTS #22931, #22932, #22933, #22934, #22935, #22936, #22937, #22938 AND #22939
CDOT PROJECTS #U-6-238
PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION OF CHICAGO
Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chairman
Ray Giderof
Executive Director
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street
Room 200
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312-744-3090
www.pbcchicago.com
ISSUED FOR BID ON: 5/1/2026
Any Contract entered into as a result of this bid process is governed by: All Volumes (as applicable) of Book1 “Project Information, Instructions To Bidders, and
Execution Documents;” Book 2 “Standard Terms and Conditions for Construction Contracts” and Book 3 - “Technical Specifications” and the Drawings.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................... 4
II. PROJECT INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 4
A. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 4
B. MANDATORY PROJECT SPECIFIC CONTRACTOR STAFFING REQUIREMENTS........................................... 6
C. SCHEDULING SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 6
D. ONLINE COLLABORATION AND DOCUMENTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................. 6
E. TIME OF COMPLETION ......................................................................................................................................... 6
F. COMMISSION’S CONTRACT CONTINGENCY ..................................................................................................... 6
G. COPIES OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 7
H. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES........................................................................................................................................ 7
I. PREVAILING WAGE RATES.................................................................................................................................. 7
III. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS.................................................................................................................................. 7
A. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS BY BIDDER ..................................................................................................... 7
B. INTERPRETATIONS OF ADDENDA ...................................................................................................................... 7
C. PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ..................................................................................................................... 7
D. EVIDENCE OF CONTINUING QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER............................................................................. 7
E. PREPARATION OF BID ......................................................................................................................................... 8
F. BID DEPOSIT ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
G. BIDDER’S EXECUTION OF BID............................................................................................................................. 9
H. AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION ......................................................................................................................... 9
I. MBE AND WBE COMMITMENTS........................................................................................................................... 9
J. LOCAL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY HIRING..................................... 9
K. DISCLOSURE OF RETAINED PARTIES ............................................................................................................. 10
L. SUBMISSION OF BID........................................................................................................................................... 10
M. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS BEFORE BID OPENING .............................................................................................. 10
N. OPENING OF BIDS .............................................................................................................................................. 10
O. EVALUATION OF BIDS ........................................................................................................................................ 10
P. BASIS OF AWARD ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Q. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND AND INSURANCE ............................................................................. 11
R. PROTESTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
S. LICENSING ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
T. AWARD OF CONTRACT, CANCELLATION, OR REJECTION OF BIDS ............................................................ 12
U. ALTERNATES....................................................................................................................................................... 12
IV. BID AND EXECUTION DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 13
A. CONTRACTOR’S BID........................................................................................................................................... 13
B. BID FORM – CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (‘CDOT’) CAPITAL PROGRAM – ALLEYS
(VARIOUS LOCATIONS) – PACKAGE 7................................................................................................................ 14
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C. LIST OF ALLOWANCES....................................................................................................................................... 16
D. ALTERNATES....................................................................................................................................................... 16
E. SCHEDULE OF PRICES ...................................................................................................................................... 17
F. ACCEPTANCE OF THE BID................................................................................................................................. 36
V. BID SUPPORT DOCUMENTS.................................................................................................................................... 37
A. BASIS OF AWARD (AWARD CRITERIA FIGURE) .............................................................................................. 37
VI. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO BE EXECUTED ...................................................................................................... 41
Affidavit of Non-collusion........................................................................................................................................... 41
SCHEDULE B - Joint Venture Affidavit (1 of 3)......................................................................................................... 42
SCHEDULE C - Letter of Intent from MBE/WBE (1 of 2) .......................................................................................... 45
SCHEDULE E - Request for Waiver from MBE/WBE Participation .......................................................................... 49
Disclosure of Retained Parties.................................................................................................................................. 50
Performance and Payment Bond .............................................................................................................................. 52
Bond Approval........................................................................................................................................................... 55
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................................. 56
EXHIBIT #1 COOK COUNTY PREVAILING WAGE RATES – EFFECTIVE APRIL 15, 2026............................................ 57
EXHIBIT #2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 58
EXHIBIT #3 PROJECT COMMUNITY AREA MAP............................................................................................................. 62
EXHIBIT #4 ASSIST AGENCIES........................................................................................................................................ 63
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I. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in bidding on this project, which is being undertaken by the Public Building Commission of Chicago.
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (hereafter, the PBC, or Commission) is a municipal corporation with a statutory
mandate to procure and award contracts for the construction of public buildings in the City of Chicago, and to oversee the
construction of those public buildings until they are turned over to the user agency that will own and operate each new facility.
This is the first page of text of Book 1, which along with Book 2, Book 3, and the project drawings, comprise the PBC’s
construction contract. The balance of this Book 1 provides a brief description of the project, instructions for completing and
submitting your bid, the bid pages, and the forms which must accompany your bid. Book 2 is the Standard Terms and
Conditions of the contract. Book 3 is the Technical Specifications for the work to be performed on this project. The architect
or engineer for the project will provide the drawings and other documents that may be necessary for you to bid on and/or
perform the work. Each of the Books, along with the drawings and any other documents prepared by the architect or engineer,
are Contract Documents. Collectively, the Contract Documents comprise the Contract. The Contract Documents are defined
in Section 1 of Book 2, Standard Terms and Conditions.
II. PROJECT INFORMATION
A. General Information
1. Bids will be received by the Public Building Commission of Chicago for the following Project in accordance with the
Contract Documents set forth below:
CONTRACT NO. C1629
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION (‘CDOT’) CAPITAL PROGRAM
ALLEYS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) – PACKAGE 7
PBC PROJECTS #22931, #22932, #22933, #22934, #22935, #22936, #22937, #22938 AND #22939
CDOT PROJECTS #U-6-238
2. General Description of Scope of Work:
The Project includes reconstruction of alley sewers, subgrade and pavement utilizing recycled construction
materials and methods implemented by the City of Chicago, full depth alley pavement reconstruction of City of
Chicago alleys. In addition, the Work includes proper handling and disposal of onsite material, portland cement
concrete base course, hot-mix asphalt, surface course, sewer and drainage structures, sewer cleaning and
televising, vortex restrictors, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks and ADA Ramps various depths, concrete
driveways, concrete garage aprons, concrete alleys, pre-molded rubber Speed Bumps, permeable concrete block
pavers (W. Balmoral Ave., Project #22934 and W. Leland Ave./W. Eastwood Ave., Project #22937), bedding & void
opening aggregates for permeable concrete block pavers, geotechnical fabric, topsoil, and hydraulic seeding.
Contractor will be required to prepare a Phasing and Logistics Plan within 30 days of Notice to Proceed (“NTP”) for
review and approval by CDOT and PBC, prior to the mobilization and commencement of any Work.
Contractor shall provide critical submittals, including sewer and drainage structures, and pavers as applicable, within
30 days of issuance of the NTP. On-site construction work at each alley location must be completed within 45
calendar days from commencement of work for alleys without concrete block pavers and 60 days for alleys that
include concrete block pavers.
3. Construction Budget for Base Work Only: $5,300,000.00 to $5,400,000.00 (excluding Allowances and
Commission’s Contract Contingency Funds).
4. User Agency: City of Chicago – Department of Transportation (CDOT)
5. Projects are located in Wards: Ward 50 (W. Arthur Ave.), Ward 46 (W. Lawrence Ave./ N. Malden St.), Ward 33 (W.
Leland Ave / N. Central Park Ave.), Ward 48 (W. Balmoral Ave.), Ward 33 (W. Wilson Ave.), Ward 39 (W. Berteau
Ave.), Ward 46 (W. Leland Ave./ W. Eastwood Ave.), Ward 33 (W. Lawrence Ave./N Albany Ave.) and Ward 40
(W. Argyle St./N. Shore Channel Trail).
6. For purposes of the community hiring requirement, “Project Community Residents” shall mean persons domiciled
within the Project Community Areas as designated on “Exhibit# 3 Project Community Area Map.”
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7. Requests for Information: Bidders are to submit requests for information, in writing, via email to the attention of Ms.
Dee Taylor, PBC Contract Officer at: dee.taylor@cityofchicago.org.
8. Contract Documents Availability: Documents are available at: BluEdge, 650 West Lake Street, Suite 110, Chicago,
Illinois 60661. Contact name: Jesus Favela Telephone number: (312) 445-8865 or Email:
jesus.favela@bluedge.com
Planroom: https://www.bluedgebuild.com/
9. Pre-Bid Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00a.m. via ZOOM virtual meeting
platform. For meeting details, refer to Section II.A.20.
10. Technical Review Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:30a.m. via ZOOM virtual
meeting platform. For meeting details, refer to Section II.A.20.
11. Site Visit Meeting Date, Time, and Location: None Scheduled
Bidders shall be responsible for inspecting the Site to become familiar with the conditions relating to the Work to be
performed, the facilities involved, and the site logistics required in the successful performance of this Contract.
Failure of the Bidders to visit the Site shall not relieve or alter the Bidder’s responsibility for completing the Work as
required by the Contract Documents.
*NOTES REGARDING MEETINGS:
a. Meetings referenced in Items #9, 10, and 11 above are NOT mandatory.
b. Subcontractors and Suppliers are encouraged to attend the meetings.
c. Proper PPE must be worn at all times on the site.
12. Bid Due Date and Public Bid Opening Date, Time, and Location: Bids Due: Bids are due Monday, June 1, 2026
at 11:00a.m. and a Public Bid Opening will be held immediately following receipt of bids. The Public Bid Opening
will be live streamed on the PBC’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@publicbuildingcommissionof8045
13. Amount of Bid Deposit:
5% amount of bid
14. Document Deposit:
N/A
15. Cost for Additional Documents (per set): At the Contractor’s own expense.
16. MBE/WBE Contract Goals:
26% MBE and 6% WBE
17. Source of Funding:
City of Chicago – Department of Transportation (CDOT)
18. Pre-Award Meeting Date, Time, and Location: A Pre-Award is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at
10:00a.m. via Teams virtual meeting platform. Meeting details will be issued by the Contract Officer to the Lowest
Apparent Bidder.
For the Pre-Award Meeting, the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder shall be required to:
a. Have, at minimum, the Project Executive, Project Manager (if known), and Cost Estimator in attendance at the
meeting
b. Invite principals of all MBE/WBE Subcontractors listed on Schedule D
c. Provide and be prepared to discuss the Schedule of Values for the project
d. Provide a list of Pre-Award meeting attendees in advance of the meeting
19. Notice of Award is anticipated to be issued following June 2026 PBC Board of Commissioners Meeting. The
successful General Contractor will be required to return a compliant Certificate of Insurance and Payment and
Performance Bond within seven (7) days of the issuance of the Notice of Award.
20. Meetings referenced in Items #9 and #10 above will be hosted on ZOOM virtual meeting platform. To join,
click on the link or call the number below:
Meeting Link:
Meeting Phone Number:
Meeting ID:
Meeting Passcode:
CDOT CAPITAL PROGRAM - Alleys (Various Locations) - Package 7
One tap mobile 312-626-6799, 82693095133# US(Chicago)
826 9309 5133
None required
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
