Description
The City of Chicago’s Department of Aviation is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive fire‑extinguisher and fire‑suppression system services at O’Hare International Airport. The contract covers inspection, testing, certification, recharging, hydrostatic testing, cartridge replacement, parts supply, new extinguisher purchases, and related labor for a wide variety of fire‑protection equipment over a 60‑month period. The solicitation is a sealed‑quote RFQ with mandatory pre‑bid conference and requires detailed pricing for 118 line‑items, compliance with MBE/WBE/VBE participation goals, and various insurance and bonding requirements.
• Scope includes annual inspection & certification of thousands of portable extinguishers, hydrostatic testing, refill, and parts replacement.
• Contract term is five years with performance starting November 1 2028; no bid deposit required.
• Vendor must submit a fully electronic bid via the iSupplier portal by 04:00 PM CT on November 3 2026 and meet numerous certification and insurance obligations.