South Western Avenue Bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Rehabilitation

The City of Chicago is seeking competitive bids for the rehabilitation of the South Western Avenue Bridge spanning the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. This large‑scale construction project will involve structural repairs, deck replacement, waterproofing, and associated civil works to restore the bridge to modern standards. The solicitation is posted by the Chicago Department of Transportation and follows a formal bid process with a pre‑bid conference and a firm submission deadline. • Scope: Bridge structural rehabilitation, deck and railing replacement, waterproofing, and related civil infrastructure work. • Schedule: Pre‑bid conference on June 2 2026; questions due June 11 2026; bid submission due July 14 2026. • Contract type: Competitive Invitation for Bid (large construction) with award pending after bid evaluation.