Mpea - Metropolitan Pier And Exposition Authority - Il - Agency Bids & RFPs

Bidders must obtain any addenda issued. Failure to do so may result in bid rejection. Bidders must acknowledge addenda in their submission. The Authority will not be liable for bidders' failure to obtain addenda. Bidders who download and print the document must register with the MPea Procurement Department. Forms and affidavits must not be altered. Important dates: document issued: March 12, 2025; questions due: no later than March 25, 2025; bids due: no later than April 10, 2025. Hard copy bids are not accepted. All bids must be submitted electronically. The bid package must include required forms (bid form, statement of bidder's business organization, statement of qualifications and W9, bidder/proposer certifications, form of transmittal letter, disclosure of lobbyists, notification of exceptions, insurance requirements, minority and women-owned business enterprise profile). Bidders must comply with Illinois state officials and employees ethics act. Bids must be signed by a duly authorized officer or manager. Evidence of agent's authority must accompany the bid if signed by an agent. Nonconforming bids or bids time-stamped after the due date are nonresponsive. Written modifications via email are considered only if received prior to the bid deadline. Bidders may withdraw their bids prior to opening. The contract begins on the effective date and shall remain in effect for a base term of three (3) years. The Authority has the option to renew the contract for a total of two (2) years. Bids will be canvassed on the basis of responsiveness, responsibility, and the lowest total sum of prices. The Authority reserves the right to cancel the IFB, reject or accept any or all bids. The contract shall be signed within ten (10) days after receipt. Bids shall include all federal and state taxes except certain specified taxes. The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable laws. The contract documents consist of the bid documents, attachments, exhibits, addenda, and the executed contract. The Authority reserves the right to award to one or more bidders. Protests must be submitted in writing within seven (7) calendar days after publication of the IFB or notification of award. Delivery locations are specified. Final inspection by the owner will be made at the point of delivery. The successful bidder must provide pricing for items listed. No shipping, handling, or delivery charges will be honored. The MPea reserves the right to purchase related items from the successful bidder at a rate not greater than the rate offered to the State of Illinois or any other unit of local government. Invoices must be addressed to MPea Accounts Payable.

The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is seeking qualified financial firms to provide investment banking, underwriting, and capital financing services for possible new money and/or refinancing of its outstanding debt obligations. Responses are due by 12:00 noon CST on April 7, 2025. The RFQ documents are available on the MPEA website. Questions must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by 12:00 noon CST on March 24, 2025. The authority will consider proposals from qualified firms, including Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). The selected firms will be added to a roster of eligible firms for future engagements. The RFQ includes detailed requirements for proposals, including minimum qualifications, experience, and a finance plan discussion. The authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Bidders must obtain any addenda issued. Failure to do so may result in bid rejection. Bidders must acknowledge addenda in itsbid. Bid documents are available online at www. ***. *. * bid deposit is required. Electronic bids due no later than April 10, 2025, 12:00 PM CST to ***@***. *. * package must include required forms (bid form, statement of bidder's business organization, statement of qualifications and W9, bidder/proposer certifications, form of transmittal letter, disclosure of lobbyists, notification of exceptions, insurance requirements, minority and women-owned business enterprise profile). Bidders must comply with Illinois state officials and employees ethics act. Bids must be signed by authorized officers. Nonconforming bids or bids received after the due date are nonresponsive. Written modifications via email (***@***. *. *) are accepted only before the bid deadline. Bidder may withdraw bid prior to opening. Contract term is three years with a two-year renewal option. All federal and state taxes are included except for certain specified taxes. Successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws and obtain necessary licenses. Contract documents include bid documents, attachments, exhibits, addenda, and executed contract. Authority reserves right to award to one or more bidders. Bid canvassing is based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total price. Review process may take up to 90 days, with a possible 30-day extension. Contractor must provide and maintain insurance coverage. Minority and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation is encouraged. Tie bids will be resolved by lot unless awarding to one vendor is in the authority's best interest. Protests must be submitted within seven calendar days of publication or award notification. Delivery locations may be added. Final inspection by owner will be made at the point of delivery. Pricing is delivered prices. No shipping, handling, or delivery charges are accepted. Economic adjustment clause for contractor costs. Return policy for misshipments or damaged shipments. Discontinued equipment notification required. Manufacturer identification is descriptive but not restrictive. Authority reserves right to purchase related items from successful bidder at a rate not greater than rate offered to the state or other local government. Invoices must be addressed to MPea Accounts Payable Department and submitted via email to ***@***. *. * and accountspayable@mpea. com.

Bidders must obtain any addenda issued, and acknowledge receipt in itsbid. Bidders must register as document holders. Forms and affidavits must not be altered. Questions due by March 25, 2025, to ***@***. *. * by 12:00 noon CST. Bids due by April 10, 2025, to ***@***. *. * by 12:00 noon CST. Hard copy bids not accepted. Bid package must include required forms (bid form, statement of bidder's business organization, statement of qualifications and W9, bidder/proposer certifications, form of transmittal letter, disclosure of lobbyists, notification of exceptions, insurance requirements, minority and women-owned business enterprise profile). Bidders must comply with Illinois state officials and employees ethics act. Bids must be signed by authorized officers. Evidence of agent's authority must accompany bid if signed by an agent. Nonconforming bids or bids time-stamped after the due date and time are nonresponsive. Written modifications via email are considered only if received prior to bid receipt time. Bidder may withdraw bid prior to opening. Contract term is three years with option to renew for two additional years. Bidders must include all federal and state taxes except certain specified taxes. Successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities. Contract documents consist of bid documents, attachments, exhibits, addenda, submitted bid, and executed contract. Authority reserves right to award to one or more bidders. Bid canvassing based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total sum of prices. Award review may take up to 90 days, with possible extension of 30 days. Contractor must provide and maintain insurance coverage. Minority and women-owned business enterprise procurement program. Tie bids resolved by lot unless in authority's best interest to award to one vendor or split award. Protests must be submitted within seven calendar days of publication or award notification. Delivery shall be made in accordance with purchase orders. Final inspection by owner at delivery point. Successful bidder represents goods are new, of good quality, merchantable, free from faults, and free of infringement. Pricing is delivered prices. No shipping, handling, or delivery charges. Economic adjustment clause for cost increases or decreases. Availability and substitution of items. Return policy for misshipments or damaged shipments. Discontinued equipment notification required. Manufacturer identification. Authority reserves right to purchase related items at a rate not greater than rate offered to state or other local government. Invoices to be addressed to MPea Accounts Payable Department.

Invitation for bids for fire pump and laser alignment annual inspection services at McCormick Place. Bidders must obtain any addenda, acknowledge receipt, and register as document holders. Bid documents are available online. No bid deposit is required. Bids are due no later than April 7, 2025, 12:00 PM CST, submitted electronically. The bid package must include specific required forms (bid form, statement of bidder's business organization, statement of qualifications, certifications, licenses, financials, bidder/proposer certifications, form of transmittal letter, disclosure of lobbyists, notification of exceptions, insurance requirements, special conditions regarding MBE and WBE compliance). The contract term is two years with an option to renew for a total of two additional years. The authority reserves the right to cancel the IFB, reject or accept any or all bids. Bids will be canvassed based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total sum of prices. The authority will undertake a thorough review of each submitted bid, which may take approximately 90 days. Insurance requirements are detailed in the notice. The successful contractor must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities. Pricing submitted on the bid form is firm for the specified year. All costs incidental to the provision of service must appear on the bid form. Wages of laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed under this contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Illinois prevailing wage act.