Request for Proposals (RFP) – Design-Build Services for DWM New Operations Facility (PS3104)

The PBC may award design-build contract(s) for the Project in accordance with the requirements of the Public Building Commission Act (50 ILCS 20/et seq.). This will be a two-phase procurement process. This two-phase process will evaluate design-build entities based on qualifications, technical approach, and cost proposals. The Project will include site preparation, design and construction of a new operations facility and associated site improvements.

PHASE I

Phase I – Pre-Submission Conference Activities:
A NON-Mandatory Pre-Submission Conference will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Copernicus Center located at 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois.  Registration will begin at 10:30am.  All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Phase I – Pre-Submission Materials:

• (Non-Mandatory) DWM New Operations Facility Pre-Submission Conference Presentation (1/29/2026)
• (Non-Mandatory) DWM New Operations Facility Pre-Submission Conference Attendance Sheet 1/29/2026)

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Phase I – Site Visit Activities:
A NON-Mandatory Site Visit will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, immediately following the Pre-Submission Conference.

Phase I – Site Visit Materials:

• (Non-Mandatory) DWM New Operations Facility Site Visit Attendance Sheet (1/29/2026)

Phase I – RFP Document:
RFP Document for Design-Build Services for DWM New Operations Facility – PS3104 – Issued January 15, 2026

Phase I – RFP Exhibits:
NOTE:  Some files and/or FTP links are large and will require more time to download. 

Exhibit A.   Sample Form of Design-Build Agreement

Exhibit B.  Insurance Requirements

Exhibit C.   Project Community Area Map

Exhibit D.   100% Schematic Design BOD Drawings

Exhibit E.   100% Schematic Design BOD Narrative Report

Exhibit F.   100% Schematic Design BOD Outline Specifications

Exhibit G.   Alta/NSPS Land Title Survey

Exhibit H.   Environmental Phase-I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report

Exhibit I.    Environmental Phase-II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report

Exhibit J.   Environmental Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan

Exhibit K.   Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey Report

Exhibit L.   DRAFT Geotechnical Report

Exhibit M.  DRAFT Traffic Impact Study Report

Exhibit N.   DRAFT Environmental Reno/Demo Asbestos Survey Report

Exhibit O.   DRAFT Environmental Reno/Demo Lead-Based Paint Survey Report

Exhibit P.   DRAFT Environmental Reno/Demo Hazardous Materials Survey Report

Exhibit Q.   LEED v4 BD+C New Construction USGBC Registration Receipt

Exhibit R.   ComEd Energy Efficiency Program – Preliminary Incentives Report

Phase I Addenda:

(To be uploaded once available)

Phase I – Submission Deadline:
Proposals must be submitted by Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00AM (CT) to the attention of Patricia Montenegro, Contract Officer at: patricia.montenegro@cityofchicago.org and pbc-procurement@cityofchicago.org.