Brookfield Zoo Chicago is seeking qualifications from experienced general contractors for the renovation of two parking lots: North (30 acres) and Discovery (4. 5 acres). The project involves milling, resurfacing, restriping, signage, site lighting, and landscape improvements. The scope of work for each lot will be contracted separately. Responses are due by June 18, 2026. A non-disclosure agreement is required.
The proposed construction schedule includes Phase 1 for Discovery Parking Lot starting August 3rd, Phase 2 for the South half of North Parking Lot starting the week of September 7th, and Phase 3 for the North half of North Parking Lot starting the week of October 26th. Punch list and closeout for both lots are scheduled for November 2026. proposed construction schedulephase 1 discovery parking lot: mill and resurface start, august 3rdphase 2 north parking lot, south half mill and resurface start, week of september 7thphase 3 north parking lot, north half: mill and resurface start, week of october 26thpunch list and closeout discovery and north lot month of november 2026
Responses must include company history and qualifications, relevant project experience within the last 3 years, key project personnel and resumes, three client references, company safety policy and EMR rating, company bonding rate, confirmation of union employment, proof of insurance limits, approach to project delivery, capacity to meet proposed schedule, registration with Cook County, identification of any ongoing or pending legal proceedings, execution of a non-disclosure agreement, and confirmation of experience with Illinois apprenticeship programs. company history and qualifications 2. relevant project experience within the last 3 years 3. key project personnel and resumes 4. three 3 client references 5. company safety policy and emr rating 6. company bonding rate 7. confirm union employment 8. proof of insurance limits 9. approach to project delivery 10. capacity to meet proposed schedule 11. general contractor and subcontractors must be registered with cook county 12. identify any ongoing or pending legal proceeding arbitration, complaint, or court action filed by an owner or subcontractor against your company for any project within the past five 5 years. 13. execution of nondisclosure agreement 14. confirm your firm has experience in meeting the requirements of the illinois apprenticeship program il works jobs program act 30 ilcs **** and the business enterprise program bep see attachment f
Failure to comply with submission requirements for the Responsible Bidder Affidavit of Compliance may result in a determination that the contractor is not a responsible bidder. failure to comply with all submission requirements may result in a determination that the contractor is not a responsible bidder.
