Advertisement for Bids: C1612 – Chicago Department of Transportation – Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) has invited all Contractors to bid on PBC Contract C1612, Chicago Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements Project is located in Wards 40 and 47 within the various intersections as follows: 

  • W. Leland Avenue, N. Western Avenue to N. Lincoln Avenue 
  • N. Lincoln Avenue, W. Leland Avenue to Brown Line ‘L’ Tracks
  • N. Western Avenue, W. Eastwood Avenue to W. Leland Avenue

The project consists of Streetscape improvements on W. Leland Avenue from N. Western Avenue to N. Lincoln Avenue, N. Lincoln Avenue between W. Leland Avenue and the CTA elevated tracks to the south, and N. Western Avenue from W. Eastwood Avenue to W. Leland Avenue. The project also includes the full reconstruction of the plaza located at the SE corner of N. Western Avenue and W. Leland Avenue, reconstruction of the existing public parking lot at the SW corner of W. Leland Avenue and N. Lincoln Avenue, and renovations to the area under the CTA elevated tracks between N. Western and N. Lincoln Avenues, adjacent to the CTA Western Brown Line Station.

The improvements include geometric changes to the W. Leland Avenue roadway, new traffic signal at N. Western and W. Leland Avenues, new protected bike lane, new lighting, resurfacing and pavement markings, curb and gutter replacement, landscaping improvements, drainage work, new site furniture, and community identifier.

Contractor will be required to prepare a Phasing and Logistics Plan for review and approval by CDOT and PBC, prior to the mobilization and commencement of any Work.

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:

  • Book 1 Instructions to Bidders may be found here.
  • Master Bid Form may be found here. (Updated via Addendum No. 4)
  • Plans and specifications, including any Addenda issued for the above-referenced project may be found here: Aloha Print Group Planroom.
  • The list of Assist Agencies who will have access to complete sets of drawings and specifications can be found here.

PRE-BID/SITE VISIT ACTIVITIES:

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, PBC will host a Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting at 11:00 a.m., and a Non-Mandatory Virtual Technical Review Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on ZOOM virtual meeting platform.  Subcontractors and suppliers are encouraged to attend.

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

  • Meeting Link:                             CDOT – Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements
  • Meeting Phone Number:       312-626-6799
  • Meeting ID:                                 873 1515 3029
  • Meeting Passcode:                    None required

On Monday, July 29, 2024, there will be a Non-Mandatory Site Visit at 9:00am. Meet at the Outdoor CTA Plaza (intersection of N. Western Ave. and W. Leland Ave.)  Street parking is available. Information flyer is here.

Pre-Bid/Tech Review Materials:

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

Site Visit Materials:

Addenda:

  • Addendum No. 1 issued July 30 , 2024 for CDOT Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No 1.
  • Addendum No. 2 issued August 9, 2024 for CDOT Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No 2.
  • Addendum No. 3 issued August 15, 2024 for CDOT Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No 3.
  • Addendum No. 4 issued August 20, 2024 for CDOT Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No. 4.

BID OPENING:

Electronic bids shall be received by Patricia Montenegro, Deputy Director of Procurement at: patricia.montenegro@cityofchicago.org and pbc-procurement@cityofchicago.org by 11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024 (UPDATED via Addendum No. 4). A Public Bid Opening, streamed on the PBC YouTube channel, will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.

Please refer to Book 1 Instructions to Bidders, Submission of Bids, for further instructions.

Bid Tabulation:

  • Bid Tabulation for CDOT Lincoln Square Brown Line Area Improvements is available here: Bid Tabulation.

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

QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this contract must be submitted in writing, via email to Patricia Montenegro, Contract Officer at: patricia.montenegro@cityofchicago.org.

Public Building Commission of Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chairman
Ray Giderof, Acting Executive Director

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