Conveyance Maintenance Services

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for Conveyance Maintenance Services under solicitation number 26-1336 to implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for conveyance equipment. The selected bidder will provide all labor, materials, and supervision necessary to ensure equipment remains safe and operational, adhering to the City of Chicago Municipal Code, ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.3, and original equipment manufacturer standards. The contract includes a three-year initial term with the possibility of two automatic renewals of two years each. Services involve monthly preventive maintenance during normal working hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., as well as 24/7 emergency callback support. Key deliverables include site-specific maintenance schedules, the use of CPS facilities software for reporting, and an annual Executive Summary Report based on a 7-point assessment rubric. The agreement will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder based on evaluation factors including price, business stability, professional qualifications, past performance, and capacity. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package via Bonfire, including an Excel-based bid tabulation, audited financial statements for the last three fiscal years, three non-Board references, and a W-9 tax form. Compliance with MBE/WBE aspirational goals of 30% and 7% respectively is required, along with adherence to the Illinois Minimum Wage Law and various federal and state non-discrimination acts. Invoicing must be submitted electronically in PDF format, with payments processed according to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. All shipments are designated as F.O.B. destination. The deadline for questions is November 6, 2026, and the final response deadline is November 20, 2026.