1Q 2021 Buying Plan

BUYING 1Q 2021 PLAN 1Q 2024 BUYING PLAN HOW-TO GUIDE Quick guide to better use the Buying Plan COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES Business support and guideance during COVID-19 Department of Procurement DPS Services City Hall 121 N LaSalle, Room 806 Bid & Bond, Room 103 Chicago, Illinois 60602 | (312) 744-4900 www.chicago.gov/dps TABLE OF CONTENTS Contributing Agencies to the Buying Plan ...................................................................................... 2 Buying Plan How-To Guide ................................................................................................................ 3 City of Chicago ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Chicago Board of Elections ............................................................................................................. 34 Chicago Housing Authority ............................................................................................................. 35 Chicago Park District ........................................................................................................................ 37 Chicago Public Schools ................................................................................................................... 38 Chicago Transit Authority ................................................................................................................ 43 City Colleges of Chicago .................................................................................................................. 52 Cook County of Illinois ..................................................................................................................... 54 Forest Preserve District of Cook County ...................................................................................... 70 Illinois Tollway Authority .................................................................................................................. 77 Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority ................................................................................. 82 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago ................................................. 85 Public Building Commission ........................................................................................................... 93 State of Illinois ................................................................................................................................... 94 Directory of City of Chicago Assist Agencies ............................................................................ 105 Government Procurement Compliance Forum ........................................................................ 109 Contributing Agencies to the Buying Plan City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services | chicago.gov/dps DPS is the contracting authority for the procurement of goods and services for the City of Chicago. We pledge to work together as a team and with our customers to guarantee an open, fair and timely process by establishing, communicating & enforcing superior business practices. Chicago Board of Election Commissioners | chicagoelections.gov/en/job-and-contractor-opportunities.html Learn about doing business with the Chicago Board of Election, which includes managing voter registrations; safeguarding the rights of all voters to cast ballots independently. Chicago Housing Authority | thecha.org/doing-business Learn about the CHA's Department of Procurement and Contracts and its role and responsibility as it relates to purchasing goods and services for all CHA Departments. Chicago Park District | chicagoparkdistrict.com/doing-business CPD purchases millions in goods and services on an annual basis. The purchasing process is managed by the Department of Purchasing. Learn about CPD and how to conduct business with us by participating in our contracting opportunities. Chicago Public Schools | cps.edu/procurement CPS works with schools, vendors & stakeholders to provide goods and services of the highest quality and value for the District. We are dedicated to meeting our goal through competitive pricing while adhering to relevant laws, Board rules, policies and procedures. Chicago Transit Authority | transitchicago.com/procurement The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. Learn how to become a vendor and be eligible to do business with the CTA. City Colleges of Chicago | ccc.edu/procurement City Colleges of Chicago purchases a full array of goods and services including, but not limited to: books, printing services, computer equipment, furniture, office equipment and supplies, and a variety of construction and professional services. Cook County of Illinois Office of the Chief Procurement Officer | www.cookcountyil.gov/procurement Our mission is to provide an open and transparent procurement process that promotes maximum competition, delivers procurement opportunities to our community, implements efficient procurement practices, and leverages the County’s overall resources to achieve best value and quality. Forest Preserve District of Cook County | fpdcc.com/about/doing-business-partnerships The Forest Preserves of Cook County, with nearly 70,000 acres, is one of the oldest and largest forest preserve districts in the United States. Register as a vendor and learn about current RFPs, RFQs, contracts, and quotes. Illinois Tollway Authority | illinoistollway.com/doing-business Transparency, accountability, diversity and efficiency are the driving forces behind the Tollway's business operations, ensuring outcomes that exceed customer expectations. Learn about how to do business with the Illinois Tollway. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | mpea.com MPEA is committed to the inclusion of minority and women-owned business enterprises in our overall procurement and contracting processes across the campus. Learn about how to do business with MPEA. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago | mwrd.org/doing-business The MWRD will protect the health and safety of the public in its service area, protect the quality of the water supply source, improve the quality of water in watercourses in its service area, protect businesses and homes from flood damages, and manage water as a vital resource for its service area. Public Building Commission | pbcchicago.com/current-opportunities-1-0 As the PBC marks the successful completion of a number of projects that are bringing new resources, opportunities and jobs to our communities, we are offering contracting or professional services opportunities to Chicago area businesses. State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office | www2.illinois.gov/cpo We work with state agencies and universities to meet their procurement needs while exercising independent authority, oversight and approval to ensure and continuously improve compliance with law, fair treatment, need-based decision-making, diversity, integrity, transparency and value. DPS BUYING PLAN HOW-TO GUIDE WHAT IS THE CITY OF CHICAGO CONSOLIDATED BUYING PLAN? TYPES OF CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: 15-month forecast of hundreds of upcoming opportunities to help businesses plan ahead ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING COMMODITIES Includes City of Chicago and 13 additional government agencies CONSTRUCTION Info included: buying agency, department, contract PROFESSIONAL SERVICES type, anticipated advertisement date, potential SMALL ORDERS (PURCHASES UNDER $100,000) subcontracting opportunities VEHICLES & HEAVY EQUIPMENT Directory of Assist Agencies with programs for local, small, minority, and women-owned WORK SERVICES businesses *Small orders amount are for the City of Chicago and may be different for other agencies participating in the Buying Plan. SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE | MID-SIZE BUSINESS INITIATIVE | TARGET MARKET SBI MBI TM SBI, MBI, and Target Market The City’s key procurement priorities are creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes, and contracting opportunities are helping them grow so they can participate in the business of Chicago. indicated in the Buying Plan by the following highlighting: Small Business Initiative (SBI): Exclusive to small businesses and limited to construction projects that are under $3 million in total cost. SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE Mid-Sized Business Initiative (MBI): Small and mid-sized local construction firms can bid on construction projects valued between $3 and $10 million. Expands the SBI construction MID-SIZE BUSINESS programs. INITIATIVE Target Market Program: Promotes contracting opportunities exclusively to businesses that are certified as minority or women-owned business enterprises. TARGET MARKET COVID-19 BUSINESS IMPACT The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region is a continually evolving situation and projects in the Buying Plan may change. For the most up-to-date information about contracting opportunities, please visit the corresponding government agencies’ procurement pages for more details on page 2. The City continues to work with stakeholders Federal, State and County agencies to provide business support options, and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) to communicate updated guidance for the businesses, consumers and employees affected by this public health crisis. For the latest information on COVID-19 visit www.chicago.gov/coronavirus. Resource Navigators: The City of Chicago has established Small Business

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