How to bid on Jardine Plant rehabilitation for the City of Chicago

What the City is buying

The City of Chicago is seeking bids for surface infrastructure rehabilitation at the Jardine Water Purification Plant, including protection of the water treatment facilities below. This is Invitation for Bids 1334052, listed as a large construction project.

Construction firms may want to review the opportunity if their experience matches the work described in the solicitation. The summary does not provide quantities or further scope details, so check the solicitation documents before assessing fit.

Deadline and what to do before it

The response deadline is December 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Submit exactly as the solicitation directs before the deadline; use the solicitation to confirm the required submission method and any other timing instructions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms with relevant experience in surface infrastructure rehabilitation and working around facilities that need protection. Review the specifications to determine whether your capabilities and resources fit the project.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation detail page in the City of Chicago Vendor & Contract Search by clicking “View original source” above. You can read the page without logging in. Review the specifications, contact information, and any addenda. If the opportunity uses eProcurement, the bids link leads to the city’s iSupplier portal for documents.

Follow the solicitation’s instructions for submitting your bid. The available description does not state a specific submission method, so rely on the solicitation documents for the required process.

Prepare a careful construction bid

Read the full specifications and all addenda, and make sure your team is working from the current documents. Check the scope, bid forms, submission instructions, and any stated requirements before preparing your response.

Build your pricing and work plan around the actual solicitation details. Allow time to review the finished bid for completeness and submit it early enough to address any issues with the required process.