Cook County's Department of Facilities Management is seeking bids for fall protection anchorages and suspended scaffolding systems services. The buyer's listing identifies this as solicitation 2619-07222RR and labels it REBID 2. The buyer's opportunities listing shows an advertisement date of November 4, 2026, and a bid due date of November 18, 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
Board of Commissioners of Cook County Finance Subcommittee on Litigation Minutes
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the Independent Inspector General Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2026 and the Civil Rights/Torts Section report for September 2026. Actions taken included the approval of several pending litigation cases involving the Sheriff's Office, including cases involving Adams, Clay, Walker, Limbacher, and Rogers. The subcommittee also approved invoices for outside counsel and processed the appointment of outside counsel.
Board Of Commissioners Of Cook County Legislation And Intergovernmental Relations Committee Committee Minutes
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed several appointments and legislative items. Key actions included recommending approval for appointments to the Bureau of Asset Management, Animal and Rabies Control, and the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District, as well as the Plum Grove Woodlands Sanitary District. The committee formally adopted a resolution for a tax-delinquent property pilot program to promote transparency and stabilize property tax systems. Additionally, the committee processed ordinance amendments related to prohibiting the disclosure of personal information via county contracts and updates to the Inspector General ordinance, while deferring action on proposed vital records fees for the County Clerk.
Cook County Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission Minutes
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed final recommendations aimed at sustaining ARPA programs long-term, evaluating methods for potentially modifying existing county taxes, and establishing protocols for assessing new and alternative revenue sources to address structural deficits in the General Fund. Additionally, the commission reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule for both the IRFC and the County Board.
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