Belding-Cleveland-Von Linne-Logandale-Burbank Elementary Schools - Marquee Sign Package 2 - Open to contracted pre-qualified pool for VARIOUS TRADES ONLY

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for the installation and replacement of five exterior digital marquee signs at Belding Elementary, Cleveland Elementary, Von Linne Elementary, Logandale Middle, and Burbank Elementary schools. The scope of work includes the demolition of existing signs and foundations at four of the locations, electrical trenching at Belding and Cleveland, and the installation of new LED signage. All work must be performed during normal working hours during the summer break. Bidders are required to provide a combined bid price for all five locations, including specific repair allowances of 2,000 dollars each for electrical services at Belding, Cleveland, and Logandale. The project requires a licensed Illinois Engineer to provide foundation designs and calculations for review. Connectivity requirements include wired data connections for four schools and Wi-Fi based service for Logandale Middle School. For Burbank Elementary, the installation must adhere to State Historic Preservation Officer approval by attaching the marquee through mortar joints rather than masonry units. Bidders must be union signatory and pay prevailing wages. Bonding requirements include a bid bond of 5 percent for bids over 25,000 dollars and performance and payment bonds for bids exceeding 50,000 dollars. Compliance with M/WBE goals is mandatory, with targets set at 30 percent MBE and 7 percent WBE. Bids must be submitted electronically via EUNA/Bonfire by the extended deadline of October 12, 2026. Final payment is contingent upon the submission of compliant testing results for all equipment and connectivity. Contractors are responsible for adhering to strict safety standards, including 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and must follow specific protocols for the handling of hazardous materials and asbestos-containing materials.