The Department of Procurement Services (DPS) is the contracting, certification, and compliance authority for the City of Chicago. DPS maintains the highest commitment to diversity, transparency, and innovation while continuously expanding the resources and programs that empower citizens to become involved in the contracting opportunities available at the City.
Featured Services and Programs
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Get Started
Doing Business with the City
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Bid Opportunities
View Current Bid Opportunities
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Awarded Contracts
Contract Award & Vendor Database
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Office of Contracting Equity
Certification, Compliance & Chicago Certified Firms Directory
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DPS Alerts
Email Newsletter Updates
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Buying Plan
Forecast of goods and services the City & 13 government agencies expect to procure
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DPS Training
DPS Workshops and Training Videos
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Business Diversity Program Reporting
Creating a Level Playing Field in Chicago
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Salvage Operations
Bid Now on Online Salvage Auctions
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eProcurement
Learn about eProcurement
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Procurement Improvements
Transparency, Public Trust, Law
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LGBT Business Resource Page
Programs and Services Information
EVENTS & OUTREACH
DPS now offers virtual workshops through webex. You can find more information about workshops on our events page at chicago.gov/DPSevents.
To view and register for upcoming workshops visit our Events Calendar here.
Department Main Office
Procurement Services
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Phone: 312.744.4900
TTY: 312.744.2949
Fax: 312.744.0010
Contact Us -
121 N. LaSalle St.
Room 806
Chicago, IL 60602
Get Directions - Leadership
Sharla Roberts
Chief Procurement Officer