6662 N Northwest Hwy - Lightbulb Removal - Prequalified Environmental Contractors POOL ONLY

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for solicitation number 26-1446 to establish a pool of prequalified environmental contractors for lightbulb removal at 6662 N Northwest Hwy. The scope of work involves the sorting, packing, and removal of lightbulbs and fluorescent light ballasts, with a specific requirement to separate ballasts labeled NO PCBs from those that are unlabeled or contain PCBs. All work must be performed during normal working hours by a qualified contractor possessing at least 10 years of experience in regulated waste materials. Contractors must adhere to strict hazardous and universal waste management guidelines, including DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations, ensuring that waste streams are not mixed and that filled containers are removed from the site within 48 hours. Bids must be submitted electronically via EUNA/Bonfire by October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM, using the mandatory Facilities Bid Cover Sheet. Financial requirements include a 5% bid bond for proposals of $25,000 or more, payment and performance bonds for bids of $50,000 or more, and MBE/WBE documentation for bids exceeding $75,000. Additionally, contractors with bids of $25,000 or more must be signatories to the relevant union and Project Labor Agreements. Upon completion of each load, the contractor is required to submit a waste manifest, chain of custody form, and landfill receipt to the Board Representative. Joseph Sunshine serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement.