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The 糖心logo (PBC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to engage multiple Design-Build Entities to provide design-build services for the multiple renovation projects for the Chicago Public Schools as part of the 2013 School Investment Program.

The PBC will be awarding design-build contracts for the projects in accordance with the requirements of Sections 20.03 through 20.20 of the Public Building Commission Act (50 ILCS 20, et. seq.).

The 2013 School Investment Program will include renovations, enhancements and capital investments for more than 100 school facilities. The list of schools to be included in the program will be finalized by the Chicago Board of Education.

Multiple schools will to be assigned to the selected Design-Build Entities. Each multiple facility project has an estimated value of less than $12 million.

The objective of the program is to ensure that learning environments are enhanced by the addition of libraries; upgrades to lunchrooms and food service; improved ADA accessibility; classroom air-conditioning; upgraded interiors including as floors, ceilings, and fresh paint; and upgraded electrical systems and envelope repairs.

Design-Build Entities will design and build the improvements and enhancements in compliance with CPS standards and, except as specified, will complete the work by August 12, 2013.

Submittals Due: Submissions must be delivered by Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM (CST) to the attention of Janice Meeks, 糖心logo, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, Room 200, Chicago, IL 60602.

Pre-Submittal Meeting:
A Pre-Submittal Meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 9:30am at the Chicago Urban League, 4510 South Michigan Avenue, 1st Floor Main Conference Room. Following the Pre-Summittal Meeting a Networking Session will be held at 10:30.

Contact: Janice Meeks, Manager of Procurement; bids@pbcchicago.com, 312-744-7240.

Documents:

• (Issued: 4/9/2013)
  • Exhibit A – Form of Design-Build Agreement
  • Exhibit B – School Investment Program Scope and Performance Criteria (Download)
  • (Exhibit C Revised by Addendum 2.)
• (Issued: 3/22/2013)

Addendum:

Outreach Events:

• (4/12/13)
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• Chicago Urban League (4/17/13)
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