The City of Chicago is soliciting a large-construction contract for the Block Level Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Project on S. Emerald Ave. between W. 45th St. and W. 46th St. The solicitation is marked ACTIVE and was advertised on August 17, 2026, with responses due September 29, 2026. This is a construction solicitation rather than a grant program, and no primary solicitation file is available in the posting evidence.
Work inlcudes construction of a shifted taxiway system, new pavement layout, improved stormwater systems, new taxiway lighting and signage, and protection or modification of multiple utilities, including ced/ceco duct banks, water main, sanitary sewer, and existing fuel systems.
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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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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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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City of Chicago
Effective: Feb 25, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration 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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration 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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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.
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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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This IT Strategic Plan for the City of Chicago outlines key initiatives to enhance internal IT capabilities and accelerate digital transformation for equitable public services. The plan addresses challenges such as paper-based processes, aging legacy systems, and an under-resourced IT workforce. It focuses on seven integrated goals: reimagining workforce and processes, leveraging data for innovation, transforming city infrastructure, centering services on people, collaborating for innovation, empowering and inspiring the IT workforce, and ensuring equity and accessibility in technology use. The ultimate vision is to fuel inclusion, engagement, and innovation, leading to equitable and responsive technology services for all Chicagoans.
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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.
