Opportunity Board
Verified requests from developers and general contractors seeking certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) for upcoming projects.
Opportunities are shared for awareness and connection. Interested firms must contact the listed project representative directly. Black Contractors United (BCU) does not guarantee selection or participation.
BCU members receive early access to opportunities, preparation guidance, and support navigating certification and capacity requirements.
New Opportunity
Ujima HIVE - 6533 S. Stewart Ave.
Project Overview
Project Tram: Harbour Contractors / Square T / Riteway-Huggins
Project Type: Community Resiliency Hub
Current Phase: Pre-Bid Partner Outreach
Information Session: Held on February 13, 2026
Invitation to Bid: Scheduled for release on Monday, February 16, 2026
Certification Requirements:
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE)
(Certified by City of Chicago or Cook County)Certificate of Insurance
City of Chicago License
Union Affiliation Letter
Trade & Services Requested:
Demotion
Concrete
Masonry
Structural Steel
Carpentry
Millwork / Casework
Roofing
Glass & Glazing
Fire Supression
Plumbing
HVAC
Electrical & more!
Next Steps for Interested Contractors and Firms
Interested certified contractors and firms should contact the project representative directly to express interest and request additional details regarding participation and future bid access.
Project Contact:
Shawn Thompson | Director of Preconstruction | 331.201.3484 | SThompson@Harbour-CM.com
Roseann Markowski | Project Coordinator | 815.782.1318 | RMarkowski@Harbour-CM.com
Randall Townsel | Project Executive | 312.285.9920 | RTownsel@squaretllc.com
New Opportunity
HUB 32 - 132 North Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL
Project Overview
Developer: The Michaels Organization / KMW Communities / TRUdelta
General Contractors: Skender / Ashlaur Construction
Project Type: Mixed-use residential development (51 units)
Anticipated Construction Start: Third Quarter 2026-2028
Certification Requirements:
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
(Certified by City of Chicago or Cook County)Participation Goals:
MBE: 26%
WBE: 6%
City Resident Hiring: 50%
Trade & Services Requested:
All construction trades
Security services
Final cleaning
Next Steps for Interested Contractors and Firms
Interested certified contractors and firms should contact the project representative directly to express interest and request additional details.
Project Contact:
Frank Alfano - Falfano@skender.com
New Opportunity
Midwest RE Acquisitions, LLC (Bridge Industrial) - Ford City Industrial Redevelopment - 7400-7600 S. Kostner Ave / 7601 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL
Project Overview
Developer: Midwest RE Acquisitions, LLC (Affiliate of Bridge Industrial)
Project Location: 7400-7600 S. Kostner / 7601 S. Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL
Project Type: Warehouse and distribution facility (industrial redevelopment)
Project Description: Construction of four industrial buildings totaling approximately 1,076,876 square feet of floor area, 1,057 vehicular parking spaces and 216 loading docks. The project site is currently improved with a retail shopping center commonly known as Ford City Mall.
Anticipated Construction Start: Not specified in the letter
Certification Requirements:
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
(Certified by City of Chicago or Cook County)Trade & Services Requested:
The construction of this project is anticipated to require participation of the following trades:
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire protection
Concrete
Carpentry
Painting
Glazing
Roofing
Other related construction trades
Next Steps for Interested Contractors and Firms
Interested certified contractors and firms should contact the project representative directly to express interest and submit bids for appropriate subcontracting opportunities.
Project Contact:
Curt Pascoe - Cpascoe@bridgeindustrial.com
New Opportunity
Park Manor Senior Residences - 8332 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL
Project Overview
Developer: Park Manor Phase I, LLC
Project Location: 8332 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL
General Contractors: Skender and KMW Communities
Project Type: New construction senior residential development
Project Description: Construction of a new 5-story residential building that includes (52) dwelling units and various community spaces.
Anticipated Construction Start: Third quarter of 2026
Certification Requirements:
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
(Certified by City of Chicago or Cook County)Participation Goals:
MBE: 26%
WBE: 6%
City Resident Hiring: 50%
Trade & Services Requested:
All construction trades
Security services
Final cleaning
Next Steps for Interested Contractors and Firms
Interested certified contractors and firms should contact the project representative directly to express interest and request additional details.
Project Contact:
Erik Amos - Eamos@skender.com
New Opportunity
Adaptive Reuse Project - 1006 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Project Overview
Developer/ General Contractor: 3F Construction, LLC
Project Location: 1006 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Project Type: Adaptive reuse residential and retail development
Project Description: Adaptive reuse of an existing 8 story, 49 residential unit, non structural demolition, converting from office use to a residential apartment building with ground floor retail space, first floor residential amenities, and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Anticipated Construction Start: Not specified in the letter
Certification Requirements:
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
(Certified by City of Chicago or Cook County)Trade & Services Requested:
The construction of this project is anticipated to require participation of the following trades:
Demolition
Rough & finish carpentry
Roofing
Doors, frames & hardware
Interior glazing
Drywall
Tile
Flooring & carpet
Countertops
Painting
Toilet accessories
Signage
Bike racks & mailboxes
Trash chutes
Appliances
Casework
Window treatments
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire protection
Additional Services Anticipated:
Site security
Overhead canopies
Temporary fencing
Next Steps for Interested Contractors and Firms
Interested certified contractors and firms should contact the project representative directly to express interest and submit bids for appropriate subcontracting opportunities.
Project Contact:
Michael Obloy - mobloy@3fconstruction.net
New Opportunity
1060 West Van Buren Avenue - Residential Redevelopment, Chicago
Project Overview
Developer/ General Contractor: West VB LLC (F&F Realty Partners)
Project Location: 1060 West Van Buren Avenue, Chicago, IL
Project Type: Residential redevelopment with new construction addition
Project Description: Redevelopment of an existing office building into a residential building, together with the construction of a new addition, together, with a maximum of 325 dwelling units in the building.
Anticipated Construction Start: Not specified in the letter
Certification Requirements:
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
(Certified by City of Chicago or Cook County)Trade & Services Requested:
The construction of this project is anticipated to require participation of the following trades:
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Drywall
Painting
Windows
Masonry
Millwork
Metalwork
Cabinets
Tiling
Additional Services Anticipated:
Architectural and related professional services
Next Steps for Interested Contractors and Firms
Interested certified contractors and firms should contact the project representative directly to express interest and submit bids for appropriate subcontracting opportunities.
Project Contact:
F&F Realty, LTD | Phone: 847.982.9750