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DPS is the contracting authority for the City of Chicago. Integrity, Public Trust and the Law are our guiding principles.

We pledge to work together as a team and with our customers to guarantee an open, fair and timely process by establishing, communicating and enforcing superior business practices. Our page is intended to increase transparency about the goods and services procured by the City of Chicago. It will also serve to announce new programs, initiatives and workshops.

10/30/2026

Mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Veteran Business Enterprise Day is coming -- Monday, November 23rd. Also, ! See it all at: https://conta.cc/4e7XcNe

Email from City of Chicago Dept. of Procurement Services Week of October 26th, 2026 The Bid Opportunity List (BOL) is a weekly resource for finding all currently advertised contracting opportunities w

10/28/2026

Looking for your next bid opportunity? Look no further. Check out these open solications ready to bid.

🐎 Horse Waste Removal & Hauling Services for the Chicago Police Department (CPD) | Specification No. 1283875b
⚖️ Third-Party Liability Claim Administration for the Department of Law (DOL) | Specification No. 712589
🌉 Bascule Bridge Rehab for the Chicago Department of Transporation (CDOT) | Specification No. 1337508
💦 Lead Service Line Replacement for the Department of Water Management (DWM) | Multiple Specifications Bid in Groups -- #1347464, #1347465, #1347466, #1347468, #1347469, #1347470, and #1347471

Find more details by searching the Specification Number at: https://webapps1.chicago.gov/vcsearch/solicitations

10/28/2026

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Nov 4, and be part of our new five-part workshop series, Get Contract Ready: Doing Business with the City of Chicago.

Every year, the City of Chicago awards more than $1 billion in contracts for goods and services, and small businesses can compete for a share of it when they know how the process works.

Join us as we walk MBE, WBE, DBE, and VBE firms through vendor registration, certification, bonding, bidding, and marketing to buyers, then closes with a matchmaking event where you will meet some of those buyers in person.

See you on November 4th!

➡️ Register at tinyurl.com/contractready2026

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

🇺🇸 HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED! 🇺🇸

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) invites you to join us for our Veterans Business Outreach Event on Monday, November 23rd! 🎖️

This event is dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans while connecting veteran-owned businesses with valuable resources, procurement opportunities, and information to help them grow and succeed.

📅 Date: Monday, November 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Chicago Harold Washington Cultural Center

Join us as we continue our commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs, expanding access to City contracting opportunities, and supporting the growth of veteran-owned businesses throughout Chicago.

🤝 Your service matters. Your business matters. Your future matters.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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10/26/2026

Have you checked out the newest DPS Webinar? Introducing .

This new workshop offers a hands on walk through of all things Buying Plan & how to make the most of this quarterly resource. Watch the latest recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP2zm5upa9ZzjPWYwBwK0nWIMXBaUK91B

10/26/2026

So grateful to all of our partners who attended the 2026 Procurement Symposium! Special thanks to Ellen Rozelle Turner, JuanPablo Prieto, Smita Shah and Marlene Hopkins for allowing us to celebrate your impact on our community.

10/25/2026

DPS 2026 Virtual Workshop Calendar is live! Featuring , , and for the Chicago business community. Register for an upcoming workshop today! https://chi.gov/2026DPSwebinars

10/25/2026

Get Procurement News you can use, straight to your inbox! 📧📬📨 Sign up today at http://www.Chicago.Gov/DPSalert

10/23/2026

Ready to scale your veteran-owned business? Join DPS for VBE Day this November! Connect with city departments & local agencies about contracting & business development opportunities.

Register today at Chi.gov/VBE-day

Address

121 N La Salle Street, Rm 806
Chicago, IL
60602

Telephone

+13127444900

Website

https://www.chicago.gov/dps, http://www.linktr.ee/chicagoDPS

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