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When is the deadline for the Chicago Park District RFP?

Accepted Answer

The deadline for this RFP is Jan 5, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

Question 2

What is Chicago Park District looking for?

Accepted Answer

The Chicago Park District solicits bids to prepare and deliver meals for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Service (CACFP) for at-risk afterschool programs across Chicago, meeting USDA and Illinois meal and health regulations.  The one-year contract (starting June 1, 2026) has options for four additional one-year extensions and covers roughly 850,000 SFSP meals at about 200 sites and 36,000 CACFP meals at about 25 sites.

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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?

Accepted Answer

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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