Project Information

Bid Title

Event 3326: 735-37 S Independence - Modernization Addendum 1

Issuing Agency

City of Chicago Housing Authority

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Mar 10, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Event 3326: 735-37 S Independence - Modernization

• Event 3326: 735-37 S Independence - Modernization
• Event 3326: Fee Form
• Event 3326: Power Point Presentation
• Event 3326: Attendee List - Pre-Bid Conference
• Event 3326: Attendee List - Site Visit
• Event 3326: Addendum 1

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INVITATION FOR BID (“IFB”)

The Chicago Housing Authority (hereinafter “the CHA” or “the Authority”) invites qualified firms/organizations

(“Bidder”) to submit sealed bids for the below described IFB.

IFB EVENT NO. 3326 (2026)

735-737 S. Independence Blvd. Modernization

Chicago, IL 60624

RELEASE DATE: Monday, February 23,2026

BID OPEN DATE AND TIME: Wednesday March 25, 2026, at 11:00 am CT

General Contractor: _______________________________

Contact Name: ___________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________

Fax Number: _____________________________________

LUMP SUM BASE BID TOTAL $__________________.00

Lump Sum Base Bid in whole dollars only

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Matthew Brewer

Operating Chairman

www.thecha.org

Revised as of 02/06/2026, all others void

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Sheila Johnson

Deputy Chief Procurement

CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY

KEY INFORMATION

1. BIDDER CONTACT WITH THE CHA: The Procurement Specialist identified below is the sole point of

contact regarding this solicitation from the date of issuance until selection of the successful Bidder. CHA

contact information:

Teresa Lipsey, Senior Procurement Specialist

Chicago Housing Authority

60 East Van Buren Street, 8th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60605

Phone (312) 913-7322

Email: tlipsey@thecha.org

2. Questions may be submitted through CHA’s Supplier Portal or in writing to the Procurement

Specialist as shown above by no later than 11:00:00 am (CT) on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Questions received with regard to this solicitation after the deadline shown above will likely be

unanswered. At its sole discretion, the Authority reserves the right to respond to questions received

after the deadline.

3. ELECTRONIC FILES FOR DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Please be advised that

the Chicago Housing Authority is NOT distributing printed plans or specifications with this solicitation.

The Bid Solicitation, Technical Specifications, and Drawings are available on the CHA’s Supplier Portal

Website at www.thecha.org.

4. PRE-BID MEETING: An in-person pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at

10:00 am (CT) to discuss the scope of work and the CHA contract requirements. The meeting address

is 60 E. Van Buren Conference Rooms ROOM NUMBER. To participate onsite, you must RSVP by

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 am CT with Teresa Lipsey via email at tlipsey@thech.org Please

submit your Company Name, Your Name, and email address confirming.

5. SITE VISIT: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2026 at 1:00 pm at 735-37 S Independence Blvd.

Chicago, IL, 60624, CHA strongly encourages all interested firms to attend the project site visit.

6. BID OPENING: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00 am CT. Bidders may access the bid opening

via this link: https://rb.gy/o6gios

7. PRE-AWARD MEETING: Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11:00 am CT. All respondents are required to

save this date for the Pre-Award Meeting. The CHA will finalize meeting arrangements with the most

responsive/responsible bidder(s).

8. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: Sealed bids must be submitted electronically via the CHA Supplier Portal

at: https://supplier.thecha.org. Each Submittal section of the electronic bid shall be labeled and

separated into a different file as described in Section II. Instructions for Bidders. Bidders must complete

the Fee Form, and by entering the rates in CHA Supplier Portal FACSIMILE AND/OR E-MAIL

TRANSMITTED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

There is no maximum file capacity size when uploading attachments in the Supplier Portal. If you

receive an error message that states the “Maximum size is: 50” while uploading an attachment in the

Supplier Portal, that error message is referring to the file naming size. The name of your file cannot be

more that 50 characters. For questions or assistance with the Supplier Portal, please Mauricio Beltran,

Senior Procurement Specialist at mbeltran@thecha.org.

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CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY

9. MANUAL SUBMISSION The CHA is currently not accepting manual submissions. Until further notice,

electronic submissions will be the only form of submission accepted by the CHA.

10. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections, or changes to the solicitation will be made by addenda

issued by the CHA. Any addenda that are issued will be provided to prospective Bidders and posted

on the CHA’s website at: www.thecha.org. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to inquire of the issuance

of any addenda. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the Invitation for Bid

document. If the CHA determines this solicitation should be modified, it will inform all prospective

Bidders by distributing addendum/addenda to this solicitation before the date set for receipt of bids. The

CHA reserves the right to issue Addenda to correct, modify and amend this Invitation for Bid. Bidders

shall acknowledge receipt of all Addenda below.

BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF ADDENDA:

Number

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

Dated

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

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CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY

I. SCOPE OF WORK:

735-737 S. Independence is a classic revival 3-story six-flat building located at the corner of South

Independence Blvd. and West Lexington St. Each floor has two units and shares a full basement. The

renovated building will offer tenants energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable, safe and dependable

apartments to call home.

The project consists of full modernization and electrification of the buildings as outlined in the technical

specifications and drawings. The scope includes but is not limited to comprehensive upgrades to the

electrical, plumbing, HVAC system, and landscape, as well as the permanent removal and capping of

the gas utility lines.

General Requirements:

• Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, inspections, and coordination

necessary to complete the work

• All systems shall be installed, tested, and operational at project completion

• Disturbed areas shall be restored to equal or better conditions than the existing

• Work must be done in accordance with all applicable state, local and federal requirements

• Contractor shall provide RRP certification for firms working on site

• The CHA shall provide NEPA clearance to contractor in advance of commencing project

• ICC certified energy efficiency measure installer

Independence was built before 1978, which increases the likelihood of the presence of lead-based

paint. These buildings are therefore considered targeted housing under the Lead Safe Housing Rule.

The selected construction vendor shall have active firm and individual certificates under the

Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) and follow all work and cleaning practices, therein.

CHA is taking action to inspect the buildings for lead and asbestos and perform abatement work

before general construction begins. The selected construction vendor shall coordinate scoping, timing,

and drawings with the abatement vendor, as to maintain continuity. The abatement vendor and CHA

shall provide the construction vendor with inspection report, abatement scope of work, and clearance

documentation to demonstrate compliance.

The Scope of Work is further described in the detailed Technical Specifications and Drawings.

The General Contractor is responsible for any cost associated with weather conditions to complete

the project within the specified contract length of time.

II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS:

BID SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The Bid Submittal must include the following documents:

A. These BF Pages and other documents in the following form:

i. Enter his/her firm’s name in the space provided on Page BF/1 of this Specification; and

ii. Submit ONE (1) original copy of the “Bid Submittal” form comprising all BF pages (including the

Bidder’s completed BF pages for Sections VII and VIII). PLEASE NOTE: Each BF Page shall bear

an original (not photocopied) signature; and

iii. Submit ONE (1) ORIGINAL of the Utilization Plan; and

iv. Submit ONE (1) ORIGINAL of all other required bid documents; and

v. Acknowledge on Page BF/3 receipt of any Addenda issued.

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CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY

Failure to submit the documentation set forth above in Section II(A)(i)-(v) may result in the bid package

being deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award.

B. GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE: In addition to all other applicable licenses and certifications,

the general contractor is required to submit with its bid a copy of bidder’s current valid (Class A)

General Contractor License issued by the Department of Buildings of the City of Chicago. The absence

of the required license shall cause a bid to be deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for

award. Any Contractor that does not have a currently valid license from the City of Chicago shall also

be deemed non-responsible. Applications are NOT accepted.

C. BID SECURITY: Each individual bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of

the total amount of the submitted bid or a certified check in the same amount, payable to the

“Chicago Housing Authority”. If the bid and bid security have not been received by the CHA prior

to the time of the bid opening, the bid will not be considered. Checks from Unsuccessful Bidders will

be returned as soon as practicable after the opening of bids.

D. BIDDER PROFILE INFORMATION: Each individual bid must be accompanied by a summary of the

Contractor’s qualifications to complete the work described in the Bid Package, which summary shall

include, at a minimum, the following documents:

i. the resumes of the Contractor’s Project Team (including the superintendent, project manager,

and project accountant, or equivalent); and

ii. a list of all the Contractor’s subcontractors; and

iii. a list of the Project Team of the Contractor’s subcontractors; and

iv. a detailed description of not less than three (3) jobs completed by the Contractor in the last five

(5) calendar years of a substantially similar size and scope and requiring substantially similar work

and level or responsibility, together with the contact information of the owner’s representative for

each of these jobs (including name, company name, address, telephone number, fax number,

and e-mail address); and

v. the same information described in Paragraph (D)iv above for at least one (1) job performed by

each primary subcontractor in the last five (5) calendar years.

Failure to submit the documentation set forth above in Section II(D)(i)-(v) may result in the bid package

being deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. The CHA may also, on the basis of

the Bidder’s profile information submitted, find that there exists an insufficient amount of information

to clearly determine whether a Bidder or its subcontractor(s) possess the ability to perform successfully

under the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, and the CHA may therefore determine the

bid package is ineligible for award on the basis of insufficient evidence regarding responsibility.

E. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The Respondent/Financially Responsible Party shall demonstrate its

financial responsibility by submitting the most recent two years of audited, reviewed or compiled

financial statements prepared by a third party licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Listed

below are the minimum acceptable required documents based upon the amount of the procurement:

The Respondent must provide Financial Statements, which are compiled, reviewed and/or audited as

defined below (which may be subject to different levels depending upon the Respondent’s proposal

and the projected contract value of the award), and which consist of:

• Accountant’s Report

• Balance Sheet (last 2 years)

• Income Statement (last 2 years)

• Cash Flow Statement (last 2 years)

• Financial Statement Footnotes (if applicable)

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