Urban Prep Englewood HS - Marquee Sign Replacement - Open to contracted pre-qualified pool for VARIOUS TRADES ONLY

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for the replacement of the marquee sign at Urban Prep Englewood High School, specifically open to the pre-qualified pool for various trades. The scope of work requires the general contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to demolish and dispose of the existing marquee structure and underground foundation off-site. The contractor must furnish and install a new double-faced digital LED sign, approximately 8 feet wide by 6.2 feet high, with a height between 10 and 20 feet. This installation includes a new dedicated 208V single-phase power service with underground conduit, though pricing for a cellular wireless broadband communication system as an alternative to a hardwired connection is also required. Additional responsibilities include securing all necessary permits, providing structural calculations and foundation designs for approval, and performing site restoration through backfilling and seeding. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EUNA/Bonfire portal by November 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM, with public bid readings held via Google Meet. Financial requirements vary by bid amount: a 5 percent bid bond is required for bids of 25,000 dollars or more, payment and performance bond premiums must be included for bids of 50,000 dollars or more, and MBE/WBE documentation is mandatory for bids of 75,000 dollars or more. Contractors must be signatories to relevant unions for bids exceeding 25,000 dollars and provide five references for similar projects completed within the last five years. Final payment is contingent upon the submission of compliant test results for all equipment and connectivity. All work must adhere to CPS standards, including specific sections for exterior signage, cast-in-place concrete, and selective demolition, while complying with ANSI, UL, and ASME labeling and safety standards.