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Q3 2024 Buying Plan full cover 

Symposium Edition


DOWNLOAD THE BUYING PLAN

 

The Buying Plan is a key transparency initiative that the City of Chicago uses to forecast the goods and services that it expects to procure, allowing businesses and the vendor community to prepare for upcoming solicitations. This includes the following:

  • 15-month forecast of hundreds of upcoming opportunities from the City of Chicago and Sister Agencies to help businesses plan ahead
  • Listings with the buying agency, department, contract type, anticipated advertisement date, potential subcontracting opportunities for each contract
  • Directory of Assist Agencies who provide their support programs for local, small, minority, and women-owned businesses

  

TYPES OF CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
  • Architecture & Engineering
  • Commodities
  • Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Small Orders (Purchases under $100,000)
  • Vehicles & Heavy Equipment
  • Work Services

 

 

 

 

 
  • Chicago Board of Elections
  • Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)
  • Chicago Park District (CPD)
  • Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
  • Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
  • City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)
  • Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA)
  • Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)
  • Public Building Commission (PBC)
  • State of Illinois
  • Cook County
  • Forest Preserves of Cook County
  • Illinois Tollway 

 

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DPS looks forward to keeping you informed about business opportunities with the City, outreach and networking events. Sign up to receive notices of upcoming bid and RFP/Q opportunities for contracts. You should expect to receive a notice of opportunities every Monday, and notices of events as they are announced.

 

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Take advantage of many opportunities through workshops and events to learn about the procurement process.  DPS provides convenient virtual workshops accessible to everyone. There is a wide range of topics for businesses starting out, to the seasoned business. Check often for a topic of interest to you.



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