How to bid on the King Elementary domestic water pump project for CPS

What CPS is buying

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a contractor for a domestic water pump project at King Elementary School in Illinois. The solicitation is reference number 26-1461.

This opportunity is open only to CPS contractors in its pre-qualified pool for the listed trades. The available details do not state the project quantity.

Deadline and submission

Responses are due November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Make sure your submission is complete in Bonfire before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for contractors already in CPS’s pre-qualified pool for the trades listed in the solicitation. Review the posting to confirm that your firm is eligible for this opportunity.

How to access the opportunity and respond

Open the opportunity on the Chicago Public Schools procurement portal, Bonfire. Viewing the opportunity is public and does not require an account.

Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the solicitation files and submit your response. The documents and submission are handled through Bonfire.

Prepare a careful response

Read the full solicitation and check the listed trade requirements, requested documents, and submission instructions. Use the solicitation documents to confirm what work and project quantities are included.

Allow time to register, download the files, prepare your response, and submit it in Bonfire. Check that the correct files are attached and that the submission is complete before the deadline.