The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is seeking bids for annual hoist inspection and motor repair services for the McCormick Place campus. Bids must be submitted electronically by Friday, June 19, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST. All bids must include specific required forms, including a bid form, statement of business organization, statement of qualifications, and bidder certifications. The contract term is for a base of three years with options to renew for an additional two years. The authority intends to award the contract to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder. Bidders must be certified to provide and/or repair the specified items and provide evidence from the manufacturer. Inspections must comply with manufacturing specifications and OSHA regulations. The successful bidder must provide annual inspections and repair services for chain hoists and motor control systems. Emergency repairs are required within 90 minutes of notification and must be completed within two hours of arrival. The contractor must maintain insurance coverage as specified in Required Form H.
The bid submission deadline is Friday, June 19, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST, as stated in the invitation for bids: all bids must be received no later than friday, june 19, 2026, 12:00 pm cst.
The bid notice states that Payment will be subject to acceptance by the authority of the services provided by the contractor.
The authority intends to award the contract to the lowest, responsible and responsive bidder, as indicated in the bid notice.
Bidders must be certified to provide and/or repair the specified items and provide evidence from the manufacturer, as stated in the bid document: Bidders must be certified to provide and/or repair the specified items. provide evidence from the manufacturer.
The bid notice mentions that if a bidder fails to honor the terms and conditions of submitting a bid, including holding its bid for 90 days, the MPEA reserves the right to declare the bidder non-responsible and ineligible for contracts for up to one year.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.