How to bid on Paint Mitigation and Priming for Chicago Public Schools

What Chicago Public Schools is buying

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is looking for an environmental contractor to perform paint mitigation and priming services. This work will be done in the HVAC ventilation areas at Owens North (ES) Elementary School. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in environmental remediation within school facilities.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline to submit your response for this solicitation is August 06, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. All submissions must be completed by this time through the designated procurement portal.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for environmental contractors who are already part of the pre-qualified environmental pool for Chicago Public Schools. If your firm is not pre-qualified in this category, you will not be eligible to bid on this particular solicitation. The work falls under the construction category, specifically environmental services related to building maintenance and safety.

How to respond

To respond to this solicitation, you need to access the Chicago Public Schools procurement portal, Bonfire. The solicitation reference number is 26-1411. You can view the opportunity details publicly without an account. To download documents and submit your proposal, you will need to register a free vendor account on the Bonfire portal.

All required documents and submission instructions are available directly on the opportunity's page within the Bonfire system. Ensure you complete all steps outlined there before the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this opportunity is open only to pre-qualified environmental contractors, focus your response on demonstrating your specific expertise and successful past performance in similar paint mitigation and priming projects, especially within educational or public facilities. Highlight your understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance relevant to environmental work in schools.

Carefully review all solicitation documents for specific requirements, scope of work, and evaluation criteria. Ensure your proposal directly addresses each point and provides clear, concise details of your approach, resources, and timeline. Double-check that all required forms and certifications are completed accurately and submitted on time through the Bonfire portal.