1269498A: AUBURN GRESHAM CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS Section 1: 79th Street, Sangamon

Solicitation 77412, Specification 1269498A, is a construction project issued by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the Auburn Gresham Corridor Improvements, Section 1. The scope of work focuses on infrastructure enhancements at 79th Street, from Sangamon Street to Fielding Avenue, and Halsted Street, from 78th Street to 80th Street. Key deliverables include the installation of combination concrete curb and gutter, Portland cement concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps, pavement removal and patching, and the application of hot-mix and warm-mix asphalt. The project also involves electrical and site work, including the installation of LED signal heads, removal of existing street lighting equipment, and the placement of litter receptacles and temporary chain link fencing. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder with the lowest Award Criteria Figure, determined by a canvassing formula that adjusts the base bid based on proposed minority and female employee utilization goals. Bidders must comply with Buy America requirements, prevailing wage rates, the Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance, and the Illinois Human Rights Act. Required submissions include a 5 percent bid deposit, a notarized Bid Execution Page, and an Economic Disclosure Statement, with all proposals submitted electronically via the iSupplier system. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100 percent of the total base bid upon notification. Technical specifications mandate strict quality control for asphalt and concrete, with final acceptance overseen by the Engineer and the Commissioner. Specific packaging and marking standards are required for poles, split pedestal bases, and sign panels to ensure durability and traceability. Administrative requirements include the weekly submission of certified payrolls and the maintenance of a detailed field diary. Payments are city-funded and processed through the Bureau of Administration and Planning.