B25OP04650R3 Re-Bid Invitation for Bid (IFB) Non- Negotiable: Grade Level Industrial Window Cleaning at various Rapid Transit Stations as required for a period of up to thirty-six (36) months.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has issued a non-negotiable Re-Bid Invitation for Bids (IFB) under solicitation number B25OP04650R3 for grade-level industrial window cleaning services. The contract covers the interior and exterior cleaning of windows and miscellaneous items at various rapid transit stations, including the Orange, Red, Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, and Pink lines, as well as the Loop Elevated Structures, 203 N. LaSalle, and the James Thompson Center. The agreement is for a period of up to 36 months with an estimated expenditure of 352,000 dollars. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total for years one through three. To qualify, bidders must be professional business entities with at least five years of experience and provide three references for similar services performed within the last two years. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, and equipment, and must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and strict insurance requirements, including a minimum B+ policyholder rating from Alfred M. Best Co. Performance is managed via periodic release notices, with a requirement to respond to as-needed requests within five working days and emergency requests within 24 hours. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire platform by September 30, 2026, and must include a detailed Bidders List and adherence to DBE special conditions, although the specific DBE participation goal for this contract is 0 percent.