RFP for campus-wide irrigation services at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Services include assessment, installation, repair, seasonal startup/winterization, and maintenance of approximately 15 irrigation systems. Proposals due November 20, 2026 via Bidnet. Optional site visit available upon request by November 9. Intent to bid due November 13. Prevailing wage applies. Contract term: 3 years with two 1-year renewal options. MBE/WBE participation encouraged.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bidnet no later than 12:00pm CST on Friday, November 20, 2026. submit the proposal electronically through bidnet no later than12: 00pm cst on friday, november 20, 2026
Invoices must be submitted within 15 days following the month services were performed. all invoices for payment under this agreement must be submitted no later than fifteen 15 days following the month in which the services billed were performed.
Proposals evaluated based on qualifications, technical approach, staffing, familiarity with zoo grounds, cost transparency, and references. proposals received will be reviewed and evaluated based upon the following selection criteria: o qualifications and relevant experience o technical approach and service plano staffing and labor plano familiarity with the zoo groundso cost and pricing transparencyo references
Vendors must include completed attachments B, C, E, and F, plus references. please include the following to be considered for award: 1. completed attachment b contractor information statement. 2. completed attachment c reference statement 3 references3. completed attachment e mbe wbe participation utilization affidavit4. completed attachment f responsible bidder affidavit
Optional onsite visit available by emailing ***@***. *. * by November 9. firms unfamiliar with the bzc campus may request an onsite visit byemailing ***@***. *. * no later than 5: 00pm on monday, november 9.
Questions must be submitted through Bidnet by November 16, 2026. submit all questions in writing throughbidnet no later than 12: 00pm cst on monday, november 16, 2026.
Failure to include required attachments will be considered an incomplete bid. failure to include any of the above will be considered an incomplete bid.