Cook County's Department of Facilities/Mgmt. is soliciting bids through an IFB for janitorial and cleaning supplies under UNSPSC 4713. This is a goods-focused procurement rather than a grant program, and the submission requires a Bid Submission Package, online vendor pricing sheet, and supporting compliance forms. The current buyer listing shows the opportunity open as of 2026-09-16 and closing at 10:00 a.m. on September 30, 2026.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $150,000 and the need is proprietary/continuity-of-service, use sole source; Board approval if over $150,
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and Illinois statewide/joint purchasing vehicles; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Cook County, IL allows sole source for proprietary IT software, maintenance, and highly specialized services when justified as essential (continuity of service or unique technology without equal competition). Work directly with the end-user department to build the business case, then engage the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) to prepare the formal sole source justification. Expect scrutiny. County Board approval is required for contracts over $150,000.
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Cook County uses cooperative purchasing and can piggyback via OCPO’s reference contracting to bypass a full competitive bid. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Cook County Contracts
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SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Aug 7, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Statement of Work (SOW) details a fixed-cost Smartsheet implementation project between SHI International Corp. and IL-County of Cook Bureau of Technology. The project aims to establish a standardized project and portfolio management solution, including data migration, custom template and workflow development, dashboard creation, and comprehensive user training. The total fixed price for these services is $230,087.08, with the project scheduled to run from August 7, 2023, to November 8, 2023.
SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Mar 29, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (PO) from Cook County (CCP (OU)) to SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP, PO number 70000304041, covers the procurement of various software licenses and subscriptions. Dated March 26, 2024, the PO references Contract Number 70000101855,6 and 1730-16843. The total agreed amount for this order is $3,577,185.39, with an overarching contract term from March 29, 2019, to March 28, 2025. The PO details 35 line items for Microsoft products such as Project Online, Exchange Online, SQL Server, M365, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams Rooms, Intune, Visio, and Power Automate.
Microsoft Corporation at Cook County
Effective: Apr 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Microsoft Volume Licensing Enterprise Enrollment agreement between Cook County Government and Microsoft Corporation, effective April 1, 2023, for an initial term of 36 months. The agreement details terms and conditions for licensing Microsoft products and online services, including order requirements, true-up processes, and payment terms. It specifies that pricing is established between the customer and their reseller (SHI International Corp.) and is not provided within this document. The agreement also includes several amendments covering invoicing, multi-tenant enrollments, "not to exceed" pricing for certain business applications, and limited use rights for Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard. The document lists quantities of licensed products and services but no monetary values.
SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Mar 29, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (PO 70000317204) from Cook County (CCP (OU)) to SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP for Smartsheet Gov - Enterprise Plan plus Pro Support Licensed Users. The total agreed amount for this purchase is $7,270.40. The contract term for the services/products is from March 29, 2019, to March 28, 2026.
SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Mar 29, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (PO 70000276506) from Cook County's Enterprise Technology department (CCP (OU)) to SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. The PO is for the procurement of 25 units of 'Smartsheet Gov - Enterprise Plan plus Pro Support Licensed Users' for an agreed amount of $17,793.25. The contract term for this purchase is from March 29, 2019, to March 28, 2024.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cook County
Cook County Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission Minutes
Date: Jul 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an overview of quarterly updates concerning the exploration of strategies to increase General Fund revenues and plans for allocating ARPA reserve funds. A detailed analysis of the County's sales tax was presented, focusing on the impact of recent State-level legislation on receipts and forecasts. Additionally, the commission discussed preliminary recommendations aimed at sustaining ARPA programs long-term, evaluating methods for modifying existing taxes, and establishing protocols for assessing new revenue sources to address structural deficits.
Board Of Commissioners Of Cook County Vehicle Steering Committee Meeting
Date: Jan 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a review of the countywide vehicle inventory, detailing total fleet numbers and a breakdown by department, as well as a report on city vehicle violations. The committee reviewed Risk Management and Accident Review Board updates for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, including collision statistics and disciplinary actions across departments. Furthermore, the Comptroller provided an update on fleet fringe benefit calculations, focusing on compliance with IRS requirements. Finally, the committee discussed progress on vehicle compliance status, including AVL/GPS implementation and the upcoming launch of the Chevin Fleetwave system.
Board Of Commissioners Of Cook County Business And Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and approved Class 6b property tax incentive requests for industrial redevelopment projects involving Shanley Pump & Equipment, Inc. and 1090 Pratt LLC. Additionally, an ordinance amendment was approved to revise and correct portions of the Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance related to incentive classifications to improve understanding and transparency.
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