The City of Chicago seeks a delegate agency to deliver the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program in Service Area 3. The work includes digital-literacy workshops and individualized assistance for small businesses. It also calls for language- or community-specific support.
The City of Chicago is soliciting construction bids for Phase 2 of its Residential Sound Insulation Program odor mitigation work. The solicitation identifies the Chicago Department of Aviation as the responsible department under specification 1335301. The posting lists bonds as the funding source.
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Coops:Lead with a national cooperative contract; have DPS confirm usability, then use a cooperative path through a Starbridge-held vehicle to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago
Effective: Feb 25, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a procurement request by the City of Chicago's Chicago Recovery Plan division for Submittable Training from Submittable Holdings Inc. The estimated project cost and release amount are $1,000.00, with an estimated start date of February 25, 2021. An invoice for $1,000.00 is included, referencing the training and indicating a subscription ending December 30, 2022.
Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago
Effective: Apr 11, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This record details a payment of $1,000.00 made on 4/11/2022 by the DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT to SUBMITTABLE HOLDINGS INC. for training services, associated with Invoice PO Number 187190 and Invoice Number 141846.
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City Council Committee On The Budget And Government Operations Summary Of Reports
Date: Jan 27, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The committee report details the approval of the November 2020 Monthly Rule 45 report for the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations. It also addresses a substitute ordinance concerning an amendment to the 2021 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund No. 925, impacting the budgets for the Chicago Police Department, the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Office of the Mayor, and the Chicago Public Library.
Committee on the Budget and Government Operations Monthly Rule 45 Report
Date: Jun 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and approved an amendment to the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 925, which provides grant awards to various departments including Family and Support Services, the Police Department, and the Department of Environment. Furthermore, the committee approved a Redevelopment Agreement with Axiom Flame LLC to provide Neighborhood Opportunity Fund assistance for a development project. The committee also authorized various transfers of funds within several Ward Wage Allowance and Aldermanic Expense Accounts, as well as for the Committee on Health and Human Relations.
Committee on the Budget and Government Operations Monthly Rule 45 Report
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Who manages procurement and procurement policies for City of Chicago?
The City of Chicago centralizes purchasing in the Department of Procurement Services (DPS); the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is the City's sole contracting authority under Municipal Code 2-92-010. DPS Contract Administration handles bidding for roughly 35 departments and the Office of Contracting Equity manages certification and compliance.
Where does City of Chicago post bids and RFPs?
The City of Chicago posts official solicitations on the DPS eProcurement / iSupplier portal at https://eprocurement.cityofchicago.org and the DPS Current Bid Opportunities page, which lists eProcurement and non-eProcurement solicitations; bid openings occur at the Bid & Bond Room on LaSalle Street.
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The committee held meetings to conduct budget hearings and address various legislative items, including the allocation of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants, authorization for remote administrative hearings, and amendments to the Annual Appropriations Ordinance. The committee also reviewed revisions to the 2021 Budget Recommendations, salary resolutions, intergovernmental agreements regarding Motor Fuel Tax funds, and municipal code corrections. Additionally, the committee considered ordinances for department functions, the creation of a new City Council standing committee, the donation of a city vehicle, and the transfer of funds within the Committee on Housing and Real Estate.
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Vendors register via the City of Chicago iSupplier Vendor Portal at https://eprocurement.cityofchicago.org. New vendors use the portal’s 'New Vendor Registration' button; existing vendors request an iSupplier invitation from CustomerSupport@cityofchicago.org. Registration enables bid responses, invoice tracking, electronic invoicing, and multiple user contacts.
Does City of Chicago use cooperative purchasing or joint procurement?
Yes. Chicago Municipal Code section 2-92-600 authorizes joint procurement with other governmental units, and DPS publishes a Consolidated Buying Plan that coordinates purchasing across the City and 13 participating government agencies.
What vendor requirements does City of Chicago publish for contractors?
The City of Chicago sets vendor requirements in Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 and DPS contract exhibits: bonds, contractor prequalification, debt and parking-violation disclosure, solicitation-specific insurance (General, Auto, Workers’ Compensation with A.M. Best A‑VII+ insurers), affirmative action and apprenticeship/utilization obligations, and online Economic Disclosure Statements for Small Orders.
How does City of Chicago approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Department of Procurement Services (DPS) and the Chief Procurement Officer approve City of Chicago contracts under Municipal Code 2-92-010; DPS convenes evaluation committees (2-92-350), and the Office of Contracting Equity and DPS Legal manage certification, protests, compliance, and coordination with the Department of Finance.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for City of Chicago?
City of Chicago procurement policies and standard contract terms are codified in Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 and published by DPS; see the DPS 'Procurement Fundamentals' guide for rules on small orders, joint procurement, debarment, apprentice utilization, bid protests, and the M/WBE program.
What supplier diversity and M/WBE certification programs does City of Chicago use?
The City of Chicago operates a Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Procurement Program under Municipal Code Article IV (2-92-420 et seq.), administered by DPS’s Office of Contracting Equity; certification requires at least 51% minority or woman ownership. The City also certifies VBE and DBE/ACDBE and runs SBI, MBI, mentor‑protege, Diversity Credit, and BDP reporting programs.