1272509: WINDOW MOUNTED AND PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS, TARGET MARKET

The City of Chicago Department of Fleet and Facility Management is soliciting sealed quotes under solicitation number 66220 for the procurement of window-mounted and portable air conditioning units. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish and deliver various units, including 18,000 BTU and 10,000 BTU window units, 12,000 BTU portable units with exhaust systems, 11,000 BTU window units with supplemental heat, and 13,600 BTU portable spot coolers with associated kits. All units must be new, ENERGY STAR certified, and comply with the Chicago Electrical Code. The contract features a 60-month term, with deliveries required within five business days of a release and a mandate for the contractor to maintain sufficient inventory to meet a ten-calendar-day delivery window. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with price adjustments available as incentives for local manufacturing, veteran-owned small local businesses, and diverse management or workforce certifications. Bidders must submit all required documentation via the iSupplier portal by November 23, 2027, including a notarized proposal page, Economic Disclosure Statement, and various business affidavits. Compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, and various non-discrimination and wage laws is mandatory. Payment will be processed within 60 calendar days following the receipt of signed and dated invoices referencing the appropriate purchase order and contract numbers.