City of Chicago

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Chicago, IL
Country:: US

City of Chicago RFPs

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1273539B: Various Oils, Grease, and Lubricants (Target Market) RFP
Open
Aug 13, 2026
Closes
Sep 24, 2026
Various oils, grease, and lubricants (target market).
1269498: Auburn Gresham Corridor Improvements Section 1 (SBI-I) RFP
Open
Apr 23, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
2 ea paint existing lighting or irrigation, lighting, receptacle or traffic signal cabinet; 6 ea signal head, polycarbonat e, led, 3- section, bracket mounted; 6 ea signal head, polycarbonat e, led, 3- section, bracket mounted; 11 ea signal head, polycarbonat e, led, 3- section, mast arm mounted.
1269498: AUBURN GRESHAM CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS Section 1: 79th Street, Sangamon Street to Fielding Avenue and Halsted Street, 78th Street to 80th Street (SBI - I)
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
The City of Chicago Procurement Services lists solicitation 1269498 as an ACTIVE BID in the Large Construction category for the Chicago Department of Transportation, not as a grant program. The work is identified as Auburn Gresham Corridor Improvements Section 1 and covers 79th Street from Sangamon Street to Fielding Avenue and Halsted Street from 78th Street to 80th Street (SBI - I). The official page gives an advertisement date of 2026-08-11 00:00:00.0, a response due date of 2026-09-15 00:00:00.0, and an ACTIVE status.

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Census ID
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162236
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
36,063
Population
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2,731,585
Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Chicago

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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Use only if truly proprietary or critical to public safety continuity; coordinate with the end-user and prepare for NCRB public review.
- 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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Chicago requires Non-Competitive Review Board (NCRB) approval for non-competitive awards. Expect rigorous justification and public review.
- Use only when the solution is unequivocally proprietary or essential to continuity of operations/public safety.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City has used cooperative and joint purchasing and is authorized under Municipal Code 2-92-600 and 2-92-649 to leverage joint/reference contracts. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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City of Chicago Contracts

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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago
Effective: Feb 25, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Chicago

Chicago Department of Public Health Strategic Plan 2025
Date: Jun 19, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Healthy Chicago 2025 Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to address health inequities and promote wellbeing for all Chicagoans, specifically targeting the city's growing racial life expectancy gap. The plan is structured around seven distinct action plans and is guided by core themes of health equity, collaboration, and data-driven approaches. Key priority areas include Chronic Disease, Violence Prevention, Substance Use, Infectious Disease, Infant and Maternal Health, Mental Health, and Partnership, with a focus on Black Chicagoans and communities disproportionately impacted by premature mortality and historical disinvestment. The overarching vision is to create an equitable, safe, resilient, and healthy Chicago where everyone achieves optimal health and wellbeing.
Department Of Finance Revenue Initiatives 2026
Date: Apr 27, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the Department of Finance's initiatives to achieve $118.6 million in increased revenue by fiscal year 2026. Key areas of focus include the execution framework, implementation across various workstreams, public safety initiatives, technology enhancements, new financial initiatives, financial oversight, and transparency.
City of Chicago IT Strategic Plan 2021-2030

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Steven MahrActing Chief Financial Officer

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Brendan WhiteActing Chief Financial Officer

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City of Chicago

City of Chicago RFPs

1273539B: Various Oils, Grease, and Lubricants (Target Market) RFP

1269498: Auburn Gresham Corridor Improvements Section 1 (SBI-I) RFP

1269498: AUBURN GRESHAM CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS Section 1: 79th Street, Sangamon Street to Fielding Avenue and Halsted Street, 78th Street to 80th Street (SBI - I)

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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago

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Chicago Department of Public Health Strategic Plan 2025

Department Of Finance Revenue Initiatives 2026

City of Chicago IT Strategic Plan 2021-2030

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City of Chicago RFPs

1273539B: Various Oils, Grease, and Lubricants (Target Market) RFP

1269498: Auburn Gresham Corridor Improvements Section 1 (SBI-I) RFP

1269498: AUBURN GRESHAM CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS Section 1: 79th Street, Sangamon Street to Fielding Avenue and Halsted Street, 78th Street to 80th Street (SBI - I)

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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago

Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago

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Chicago Department of Public Health Strategic Plan 2025

Department Of Finance Revenue Initiatives 2026

City of Chicago IT Strategic Plan 2021-2030

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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago

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Chicago Department of Public Health Strategic Plan 2025

Department Of Finance Revenue Initiatives 2026

City of Chicago IT Strategic Plan 2021-2030

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City of Chicago RFPs

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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago

Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago

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Chicago Department of Public Health Strategic Plan 2025

Department Of Finance Revenue Initiatives 2026

City of Chicago IT Strategic Plan 2021-2030

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