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Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is seeking bids for printed materials for city events. The official listing classifies the opportunity as a BID and marks it “Target Market.” It records an advertisement date of October 29, 2026, and a response due date of December 10, 2026.
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Dec 4, 2026
Agency CITY Procurement Type BID Specification # 1281267A Contract Name Carpet Floor Mats, Carpet Tiles, Vinyl Tiles, Supplies and Accessories, Labor, Installation and Removal Status ACTIVE Category Work Services Advertisement Date 2026-10-30 00:00:00.0 Response Due Date 2026-12-04 00:00:00.0 RFQ # 76316 Department / Agency Name CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION Funding Source Questions Due Date 2026-11-24 00:00:00.0 Pre-Bid Date 2026-11-17 00:00:00.0 Pre-Bid Address PRE-BID CONFERENCE: November 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Central Time at Aviation Administration Building, 10510 W. Zemke Rd, Chicago, IL 60666, Conference Room Mike. All Attendees must pre-register to participate. Interested Attendees must email Karl Duke at karl.duke@cityofchicago.org Email Subject: Pre-Bid Conference for Carpet Floor Mats, Carpet Tiles, etc (Spec 1281267A) Buyer Name Karl Duke Buyer Phone (312) 744-6796 Buyer Email karl.duke@cityofchicago.org Comments Target Market No
Posted
Feb 6, 2026
Nov 30, 2026
The solicitation seeks a contractor to furnish and deliver signage repair, replacement, and fabrication services. The contractor must provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and traffic control. The work covers various types of signage systems and must comply with the specification’s terms and conditions.
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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.
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.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Chicago
The meeting was convened to discuss and consider an ordinance regarding the allocation of concession payments among the city pension funds. During the public comment period, speakers provided testimony concerning the allocation of funds from the parking meter sale, specifically advocating for the support of youth jobs, libraries, and city services, while others expressed support for the proposed ordinance.
The meeting featured a public comment period focusing on the police department budget, concerns regarding police-ICE collaboration, the ongoing superintendent search, and questions about a sound protection pilot program. The commission also authorized a series of future closed sessions in accordance with the Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters, appointments, and public office vacancies.
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The meeting included a public comment session addressing issues such as mandatory officer wellness, concerns regarding disproportionate law enforcement practices, and the collaboration between local police and federal immigration enforcement. The commission adopted a standard operating procedure for agenda-setting, authorized a series of closed meetings for appointment and personnel matters, and held a vote regarding a memorandum of understanding with the Policing Project at New York University School of Law.
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