Advertisement for Bids: Contract C1599 – Belmont Cragin Elementary School

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) has invited all Class A Prequalified firms to bid on PBC Contract C1599, Belmont Cragin Elementary School.

The Belmont Cragin Elementary School will be located at 6112 West Fullerton Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois.

The project consists of the construction of a new 3-story, approximately 85,900GSF, Chicago Public School (CPS) building, and gymnasium facility linked to an existing Chicago Park District (CPD) Fieldhouse, along with site development and CPD interior renovations as part of the link.  The existing Riis Park Fieldhouse’s main building will remain except for the 1-story rear gymnasium wing which will be demolished.  Interior renovations within the CPD Fieldhouse will also consist of scope for the Fire Alarm System and utility upgrades.  A new multi-purpose cafeteria, gymnasium and auditorium wing will be built to serve both the new elementary school, as well as the Chicago Park District programming and events.  This Project includes a Phasing Plan.

LIST OF PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS:

Class A General Contractors

  • All-Bry Construction Company
  • Barton Malow Company
  • Berglund Construction Company
  • Blinderman Construction Company, Inc.
  • Burling Builders, Inc.
  • Clark Construction Group – Chicago, LLC
  • Development Solutions, Inc.
  • F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC
  • Friedler Construction Company
  • The George Sollitt Construction Company
  • Henry Bros. Co.
  • Hunt Construction Group, Inc.
  • James McHugh Construction Company
  • K.R. Miller Contractors, Inc.
  • Madison Construction Company
  • Old Veteran Construction, Inc.
  • Path Construction Company, Inc.
  • Power Construction Company, LLC
  • Powers & Sons Construction Company, Inc.
  • Turner Construction Company
  • Tyler Lane Construction, Inc.
  • UJAMAA Construction, Inc.
  • Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
  • W.E. O’Neil Construction Company
  • Walsh Construction Company II

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:

  • Book 1 Instructions to Bidders may be found here
  • Plans and specifications, including any Addenda issued for the above-referenced project may be found here: Cushing Co.
  • The list of Assist Agencies who will have access to complete sets of drawings and specifications can be found here

PRE-BID ACTIVITIES:

On Thursday, April 15, 2021, PBC will host a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting at 1:00 p.m., and a Non-Mandatory Technical Review Meeting at 1:30p.m. on ZOOM virtual meeting platform.  

To join click on the link or call the number below:

Meeting Link:    Belmont Cragin Elementary School ZOOM

Meeting Phone Number:    312-626-6799 (Please note:  If joining only by phone, you will be unable to view the presentation)

Meeting ID:    834 2670 5325

Meeting Passcode:     None required

Subcontractors and suppliers are encouraged to attend.

Pre-Bid/Tech Review Materials:

To view related video(s), please click on respective link(s) below:

Belmont Cragin Elementary School Pre-Bid/Tech Review Link: 4/15/2021

Addenda:

  • Addendum No. 1 issued April 16, 2021 for Belmont Cragin Elementary School (C1599) can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No. 1
  • Addendum No. 2 issued April 27, 2021 for Belmont Cragin Elementary School (C1599) can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No. 2
  • Addendum No. 3 issued April 30, 2021 for Belmont Cragin Elementary School (C1599) can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No. 3
  • Addendum No. 4 issued May 6, 2021 for Belmont Cragin Elementary School (C1599) can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No. 4

Community Meeting:

To view related video(s), please click on respective link(s) below:

(Use Password 8q.Zt2HV to view) – Belmont Cragin Elementary School Community Meeting Link: 4/22/2021

BID OPENING:

Sealed bids shall be received at the Public Building Commission, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington, Room 200, between 9:00a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 (updated via Addendum No. 3). PLEASE NOTE: The PBC office located at 50 West Washington, Room 200, Chicago, Illinois will only be open for drop off of bids on May 12, 2021 commencing at 9:30a.m. Mail has been sporadic due to COVID-19.  The PBC recommends firms submit their bid electronically to bids@pbcchicago.com and patricia.montenegro@cityofchicago.org. Please refer to Book 1 Instructions to Bidders, Submission of Bids, for further instructions.  Public Bid Opening will be held immediately following receipt of bids.

Bid Tabulation: 

  • Bid Tabulation for Belmont Cragin Elementary School (C1599) can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Bid Tabulation

To view related video(s), please click on respective link(s) below:

Belmont Cragin Elementary School Bid Opening Link: 05/21/21  

QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this contract must be submitted in writing to Patricia Montenegro, Deputy Director of Procurement, Public Building Commission, 50 West Washington, Room 200, Chicago, IL 60602. Questions may be emailed to patricia.montenegro@cityofchicago.org.

Public Building Commission of Chicago
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chairman
Carina E. Sánchez, Executive Director

Office of Inspector General Complaint Hotline
If you see corruption, fraud, waste, or dishonest practices of any kind please report it to the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) – PBC’s oversight body. Concerned employees, contractors, consultants, and members of the public may contact OIG via its independent hotline and website.

Telephone Reporting: (866) IG-TIPLINE (866-448-4754).

Web Reporting:  http://ChicagoInspectorGeneral.org/Get-Involved


The project page containing additional information can be viewed here.