C26CT103289242R- Re-Bid Invitation for Bids (IFB) Non-Negotiable: Furnish, Deliver and Install Four (4) Automatic Parts Washers and One (1) Gantry Crane

Solicitation C26CT103289242R is a non-negotiable, firm fixed-price Invitation for Bids issued by the Chicago Transit Authority for a turnkey project at the Skokie Shops facility in Illinois. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish, deliver, and install four heavy-duty stainless steel automatic parts washers, featuring three natural gas-heated units and one electric-heated unit, along with one floor-mounted pedestal gantry crane. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the demolition and removal of four existing parts washers and one walk-in parts drying oven, as well as performing necessary concrete floor preparation. The contract mandates strict adherence to industrial quality standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and various Illinois and City of Chicago building and electrical codes. Key requirements include a factory acceptance test prior to delivery, a ten-year guarantee for the availability of maintenance parts within the continental United States, and compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal via the Bonfire portal by October 23, 2026, including a total lump sum price, a preliminary project schedule, and a DBE Utilization Plan. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.