Fall Protection Anchorages & Suspended Scaffolding Systems Services - REBID

Cook County, Illinois, has issued solicitation 2619-07222R as an Invitation for Bid for fall protection anchorages and suspended scaffolding systems services for the Department of Facilities Management. The scope of work involves performing structural testing and validation using specialized equipment such as hydraulic rams, dynamometers, and dial gauges, with all work and reporting adhering to OSHA, ANSI, IWCA, and AHJ standards. The contractor is responsible for providing validation reports to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction and must resubmit any rejected reports at no additional cost. Services will be performed at various county facilities, including courthouses and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, with testing hours restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with specific preferences available for PDBEs, social enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by people with disabilities. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Bonfire portal by October 7, 2026, and include essential documentation such as an Economic Disclosure Statement, MBE/WBE Utilization Plan, and a Certificate of Insurance. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, participation in registered apprenticeship programs, and the provision of a performance and payment bond. Federal clauses regarding the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and environmental standards for air and water quality also apply.