Renovation of a multi-residential development in Chicago, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, women business enterprise, disadvantage business enterprises and Section 3 Business Concerns. Question Deadline 09/15/2025 at 1:00 PM CT QUESTIONS: Must be submitted in writing to the Supplier Portal, Questions received about this solicitation after the deadline above may not be answered. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to respond to questions received after the deadline. General Scope of Work: The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) isd inviting proposals from qualified vendors to perform all services related to removing and replacing the existing emergency backup generator at Patrick Sullivan. The existing generator, which supports life safety equipment, is currently inoperable, with a temporary solution in place. The CHA will select the respondent with the most advantageous cost and expedient installation schedule. This project involves the end-to-end removal and replacement of the existing emergency backup generator including but not limited to: providing a new generator and all required materials for installation, all preparatory work including disconnecting, removing and proper disposal of old equipment. Pricing must be inclusive of completing all required site tasks, providing necessary materials, labor, supervision, tools, and transportation, as well as ensuring site cleanup at the end of each workday. The vendor must ensure proper disposal of waste materials, maintain strict safety precautions, adhere to environmental regulations, control erosion and sediment, and perform any other tasks essential for the project completion. The vendor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and preparing engineering documentation, submittals, and drawings for the City of Chicago. All work performed must comply with applicable Local, State, and Federal laws. Work must take into consideration industry standard best practices where applicable. Proper communications and coordination with appropriate CHA staff, and at the appropriate time, must occur throughout the project duration. Detailed Scope of Work: A. Generator Disconnection and Removal The Contractor shall: o Disconnect and remove the existing emergency feeders between the generator and the adjacent generator distribution panel. o Disconnect existing start/stop control wiring and pull wiring back to the nearest accessible junction box. o Disconnect shore power circuits and pull wiring back to the nearest accessible junction box. o Provide all labor and equipment to remove the existing generator set from the concrete pad. o Coordinate with appropriate stakeholder(s) for proper possession and disposal of the existing generator set. B. Concrete Pad Preparation and Mounting The Contractor shall: o Clean and prepare existing conduit and pad area to receive new generator equipment. o Form and pour new concrete generator mounting structures, raised 12 inches above the existing pad elevation, to support the new generator. C. Generator Installation The Contractor shall:The vendor must purchase, delivery and install new generator o Provide all labor and materials to move and position the new generator set onto the newly constructed mounts. o Install new emergency feeder cable from the generator to the exterior generator distribution panel D. Electrical Connections The Contractor shall: o Extend and reconnect the existing start/stop wiring from the nearest junction box to the new generator. o Extend and reconnect the onboard battery charger and block heater circuits to the new generator with final terminations made at the unit. E. Fuel Connection The Contractor shall: o Reconnect the existing natural gas fuel line to the new generator and make all necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with emissions requirements. F. System Startup and Testing The Contractor shall: o Conduct a complete system startup, commissioning, and operational testing following the manufacturer's guidelines, project specifications, and local ordinances. o Coordinate with Owner's representative and generator vendor for startup scheduling and performance verification. o Provide documentation of testing with or by the City of Chicago and final acceptance. G. Debris The Contractor shall: o The Contractor shall clean work areas daily of all work generated debris which may endanger the safety of the others. o The Contractor shall provide a construction dumpster as needed to dispose of or remove all debris. The use of the Agency dumpsters is prohibited. H. Equal Specifications: In this document and the attached specifications, any time a specific brand name is mentioned, the phrase "or equal" will be included automatically. This term, "or equal," permits the successful bidder to propose an alternative product that meets or exceeds the specified technical requirements. However, the Agency must determine that the proposed alternative satisfies the minimum specifications. I. Warranty The vendor shall provide the CHA with a two-year warranty from the date of installation. The vendor shall also supply any documents supporting the manufacturer's warranty as soon as they are available *Upon award of the contract, the Bidder must provide and pay for an acceptable Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price or separate acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 50% or more of the contract price.