Question 1

When is the deadline for the City of Chicago RFP?

Accepted Answer

The deadline for this RFP is Jul 29, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

Question 2

What is City of Chicago looking for?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) seeks qualified respondents to implement evidence-based, school-based group mentoring services for Chicago Public School students ages 12–21, serving approximately 1,200 youth across about 30 CPS schools.  DFSS anticipates funding about 30 contracts, paying approximately $2,900 per youth slot (maximum $145,000 per contract) with prorated 2026 funding amounts and reimbursement-only contracts.

Question 3

How do I find RFPs before my competitors?

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Starbridge centralizes thousands of state, local, education, and university bid portals into one AI-powered feed. We monitor 24/7 and alert you the moment an RFP drops, so you're always first to know. Plus, we track early buying signals—like contract expirations and meeting minutes—months before RFPs are released.

Question 4

Should I wait for the RFP to be released?

Accepted Answer

No. If you're not already part of the RFP writing process, you're already behind. Starbridge helps you identify opportunities months early through buying signals like strategic plans, board meeting mentions, contract expirations, and new budgets—so you can influence requirements before competitors even see the RFP.

Question 5

How does Starbridge help me win more RFPs?

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Starbridge helps you create winning proposals in half the time with AI-powered proposal drafting based on your product knowledge base. We auto-fill responses, generate compliance matrices, and provide real-time collaboration tools. Plus, you get verified decision-maker contacts and account intelligence to tailor your approach.

Question 6

What results do Starbridge customers see?

Accepted Answer

Starbridge customers report booking 5 meetings in their first week, 40% lifts in campaign response rates, and identifying 300+ opportunities in their first month. On average, Starbridge helps sales teams book 30-40% of leads into meetings by targeting the right accounts at the right time.

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DFSS School Based Group Mentoring RFP (Solicitation #67283)

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