Advertisement for Bids: C1621 – Chicago Department of Transportation Capital Program – Alleys (Various Locations) – Package 4

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) has invited all Contractors to bid on PBC Contract C1621, Chicago Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) Capital Program – Alleys (Various Locations) – Package 4.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) Capital Program – Alleys (Various Locations) – Package 4

Projects are located at:

  • N. Milwaukee Avenue – Project No. 22907 – (Ward 1)
  • W. Carroll Avenue – Project No. 22908 – (Ward 27)
  • W. Ohio Street – Project No. 22909- (Ward 27)
  • W. 18th Street – Project No. 22910 – (Ward 25)
  • W. Hirsch Street – Project No. 22911 – (Ward 37)

The program 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, premolded rubber speed humps, permeable concrete block pavers (W. Carroll Street), 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 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, within 30 days of issuance of the NTP.

Regarding  W. Carroll Ave. (PBC Project Number: 22908 and CDOT Project Number U-5-239), an adjacent business (“Siam Meats”) located at 1847 W. Carroll Avenue requires construction coordination to maintain alley access and mitigate alley closures throughout the construction duration. Upon Contract award and NTP issuance an onsite coordination meeting will be conducted to review and confirm any/all logistical and requirements and schedule. Contractor shall prioritize the onsite construction work at the W. Carroll Avenue location to commence prior to the other alley locations.

Finally, on-site construction work at each alley location must be completed within 45 calendar days from commencement.

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:

  • Book 1 Instructions to Bidders may be found here.
  • Master Bid Form may be found here. (Updated via Addendum No. 1)
  • 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 ACTIVITIES:

On Monday, April 7, 2025, 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.  

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

Subcontractors and suppliers are encouraged to attend.

Pre-Bid/Tech Review Materials:

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Addenda:

  • Addendum No. 1 issued March 27, 2025 for the CDOT Capital Program Alleys (Various Locations) Package 4 project can be obtained by clicking on the following link: Addendum No. 1

BID OPENING:

Electronic bids shall be received by Dee Taylor, Contract Officer at: dee.taylor@cityofchicago.org and pbc-procurement@cityofchicago.org by 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025. 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:

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QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this contract must be submitted in writing, via email to Dee Taylor, Contract Officer at: dee.taylor@cityofchicago.org.

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

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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).

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