Camras ES Playground Surface Replacement - Open to contracted pre-qualified pool for VARIOUS TRADES ONLY

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of approximately 3,935 square feet of playground safety surfacing at Camras Elementary School. The project requires the installation of a Poured-In-Place membrane surfacing system, including a weather-resistant wear layer over an impact attenuating substrate and aggregate subbase. The contractor is responsible for filling and leveling existing holes, securing necessary permits, providing safety fencing during construction, and ensuring after-hours security until the surface is fully cured. All work must comply with CPS Standards and Specifications Section 32 18 16 and meet strict performance criteria, including a G-Max score under 150, a Head Injury Criteria score under 1000, and a water permeability rate of at least six inches of rainfall per hour. This opportunity is open to a contracted pre-qualified pool for various trades. Bidders must be certified by the manufacturer for the installation of protective surfacing and provide a letter of Good Standing from the Chicago Union. Bids must be submitted electronically via EUNA/Bonfire by November 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Financial and compliance requirements scale by bid price: bids of $25,000 or more require a 5% bid bond and union signatory status; bids of $50,000 or more must include payment and performance bond premiums; and bids of $75,000 or more require MBE/WBE documentation. Final acceptance is contingent upon testing by a Board-engaged agency to verify compliance with ASTM F1292 and IPEMA certification standards.