Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Chicago, Illinois. Completed plans call for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and swimming pool.

The Chicago Park District (“CPD”) invites experienced general contractors to submit their qualifications for possible inclusion in the General Contractor Services pre-qualified pool (“GCS pool”). There are two categories of work for this pool, and firms can submit their qualifications for one or both categories of work: (i) New Construction/Renovation and (ii) Playground Construction. (See Categories Form on p. 113). Pre-qualification will be awarded by category. If the firm is submitting their qualifications package for more than one category, a separate qualification package is not required for each category, however the qualification package must include the Categories Form (p. 113) that indicates the category or categories for which you are submitting your qualifications package and all documentation pertinent to the category such as experience and personnel (See Qualifications Package Contents, pp. 107-108). Lastly, pre-qualification is not a guarantee of work. Pre-qualified firms shall provide all equipment, fuel, labor, materials, transportation, trucks, vehicles and any/all other services necessary to complete any project in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFQ. Additionally, all services and materials shall be of the highest and best quality, competitively priced, and delivered and performed in a timely manner. For pre-qualification in this pool, your firm must have the ability to perform at least 15% of the contracted work. You cannot pre-qualify your firm in this pool if you intend to subcontract the entirety of the work to another firm. Questions can be submitted in writing to the Department of Purchasing any time to scott.sims@chicagoparkdistrict.com In addition to Exhibit A, more information regarding CPD construction projects can be found in the Capital Improvement Plan that can be viewed and downloaded at the following link. Please note – Effective immediately, the Chicago Park District Purchasing Department contact for the RFQ will be: Kareem Burgess, Deputy Director kareem.burgess@chicagoparkdistrict.com Tel. 312-742-4610 Contractors must submit Qualification packages by April 19, 2023. Thereafter, contractors may be added to this Pool on a rolling basis. This Request for Qualifications will remain open through December 31, 2027.