B24OP00636R2- INVITATION FOR BIDS (NON-NEGOTIABLE) REPAIRING,REBUILDING AND MAINTAINING VARIOUS BOILERS AND BOILER CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO THREE YEARS WITH TWO ONE YEAR OPTIONS

The Chicago Transit Authority is soliciting bids for a non-negotiable contract to repair, rebuild, and maintain various low-pressure and high-pressure steam boilers, hydronic heating boilers, valves, plumbing, and control systems across its infrastructure in Illinois. This contract has a base term of up to three years with two optional one-year extensions, bringing the total potential duration to five years. All work must comply with Specification CTA 8437-25 and be performed in a professional, workmanlike manner adhering to industry best practices, with all materials and labor guaranteed free from defects for one year after completion. Bidders must submit detailed pricing across six baskets on a standardized bid table, with prices locked for the contract term except for permissible escalation during specified six-month periods in years two through five, subject to written justification submitted 30 days in advance. The contract mandates F.O.B. destination delivery terms, strict adherence to delivery windows, and prohibits weekend or holiday deliveries without pre-approval. Federal and state compliance requirements are extensive and mandatory. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, Illinois Prevailing Wage Law, 49 CFR Part 26 requiring Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation with specific schedules for joint ventures and subcontractors, and the Buy America Act, which mandates domestic content for materials. Contractors must certify compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, federal and state labor laws, and provide documentation of felony conviction and tax delinquency status. Insurance requirements include $2 million in general aggregate, products/completed operations, and per-occurrence liability coverage. All bidders must submit certified copies of insurance, a completed bidder’s list, and signed affidavits for prompt payment, minimum wage, and drug-free workplace. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bonfire by June 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with all signatures notarized and no modifications permitted to forms or specifications. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who clears all pass/fail gates, including DBE goal achievement or documented good faith efforts. Payment is due Net 30 days after acceptance and invoice submission to CTA Accounts Payable via EFT. The contractor is responsible for all logistics, equipment storage, and records retention for five years post-completion to enable audits by federal and state authorities. Failure to meet labor standards, safety regulations, or fidelity requirements may result in termination, debarment, or felony prosecution in the case