Armond King Chimney Assessment

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-100-013 for the Armond King Chimney Assessment. The project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to inspect, repair, and remediate the existing flue and chimney systems serving two A. O. Smith Cyclone condensing water heaters and two AERCO Benchmark 3000 condensing boilers at the Armond King Apartments in Skokie, Illinois. The scope includes field verification of flue connections, breaching, and roof terminations, with a requirement to replace deficient components using stainless-steel materials suitable for Category IV condensing appliances. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications, SMACNA standards, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) codes. Bidders must attend a site visit on October 20, 2026, and submit any questions by October 21, 2026. Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. via Teams. The contract is a lump sum award based on the most advantageous bid, considering factors such as the total base bid, financial resources, organizational capacity, and proposed delivery schedule. Eligible bidders must be properly licensed and provide a bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount. Upon award, the contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the lump sum total. Compliance with federal and state regulations is mandatory, including the Davis-Bacon Act for wage determinations, HUD-5370 general conditions, and energy efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Required submission documents include a signed Bid Execution and Acceptance Form, an Excel Fee Form, a Statement of Proposer's Qualifications, and Form HUD-2530 for contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars. The final acceptance of the work is subject to successful testing and approval by the owner.