Fall Protection and Suspended Scaffolding Services

Cook County is seeking a contractor to test, inspect, certify, repair, and report on fall protection anchorages and suspended scaffolding systems at multiple County facilities.

Cook County > Office of the Chief Procurement Officer


General
Open (open)
2619-07222R
Oct 07, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 11:00 AM
3 years base + 1 × 2 years option
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
thomas.spear@cookcountyil.gov
+12197768108
161 North Clark Street, Central, Chicago, IL, USA
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Description

Cook County Department of Facilities Management is soliciting services for fall protection anchorage load testing, suspended scaffolding davit load testing, annual visual surveys, certification, repairs and retesting of failed components, and related compliance reviews. The contractor must test anchorages and davit systems to specified 5,000-pound loads, provide required testing equipment, and perform work in accordance with applicable OSHA, ANSI, International Window Cleaning Association, and Chicago Municipal Code requirements. The scope also includes written load-test and condition-survey reports, equipment-use plan reports, and compliance audit reports for each facility. Reports must include roof plans, component identification, photographic documentation, certification status, maintenance recommendations, rigging-system evaluations, and potential modification costs; load-test certification must be provided by an Illinois professional engineer. The contract term is three years with one two-year renewal option. A minimum of three years' relevant company experience and three years' experience for assigned personnel are required, along with at least three client references and personnel certifications and resumes.

Classification Codes
NAICS541350Building Inspection Services
PSCH354Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding
Smart Codes
fall protection testingscaffolding inspectionsafety compliance reporting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 11:00 AM-Open Date
Sep 23, 2026 03:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 25, 2026 10:00 PM-Site Inspection Registration Deadline
Sep 28, 2026 01:00 PM-Non-Mandatory Site Inspections (optional)
Inspections continue at multiple listed Cook County facilities on September 28 and September 29; bidders must preregister by email with Thomas Spear.
Sep 29, 2026 01:00 PM-Non-Mandatory Site Inspections (optional)
Inspections continue at multiple listed Cook County facilities on September 29; bidders must preregister by email with Thomas Spear.
Oct 07, 2026 03:00 PM-Close Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess/Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Performance Bond
  • Payment Bond
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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