Active SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
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The Chicago Park District is seeking pre-qualified general contractors for rapid response construction services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This initiative is aimed at establishing a pool of contractors who can quickly respond to urgent construction needs, allowing them to commence work on awarded projects within a short timeframe. The projects will vary in size and scope, involving both building and park construction and renovation, potentially across multiple trades. The RFQ is open for submissions until December 31, 2027, at 3:00 PM CST, with the process having started on November 10, 2022. Interested bidders can contact Derrick Knight at derr
The Chicago Park District regularly has construction work that must be done on an urgent or immediate basis. Accordingly, the CPD requires a pool of pre-qualified general contractors that can respond quickly to Invitation for Bids (“IFBs”) and commence work on any awarded project within a short time frame. The construction projects that will be sent to this pool will vary in size and scope and may involve multiple trades. Generally, they will involve both building or park construction and renovation, and some projects may involve both.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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