Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
March 31, 2026
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Berglund Construction Company
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Berglund Construction is the General Contractor for the Permanent Supportive Housing project. Berglund Construction is requesting new and updated proposals from your firm

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
May 8th 2026
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Department of Housing
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We are excited to announce a bid opportunity for a new 46 unit senior housing building.  The bid forum will be held next Tuesday (4/14) at 2:00 Central for any pre-bid questions.  Bids are due 5/8/26.  Links to the calendar invite and drawings are below.

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
May 1st
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Chicago Police & Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA)
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The Chicago Police & Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) is now accepting applications for students interested in careers in public safety, law enforcement, and emergency services. Cadets train twice a week at the Chicago Police or Fire Academy and gain hands-on experience in leadership, academics, fitness, and career exploration.

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
March 13th
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
ComEd
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ComEd’s 2026 Power for Good Grant Program is now open! Nonprofits, schools, and public agencies can apply for funding to support projects that strengthen our communities.

Contracting Organization/ Owner:
211 Metro
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Get connected to essential health and social services such as food, housing, health care, and utility payment assistance. A trained, local Resource Navigator is on the other end of the line – ready to help you find what you need.

Three ways to connect:
Call 2-1-1
Text your zip code to 898-211
Visit: 211MetroChicago.org

Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Cook County Land Bank Authority
Contract Opportunity Description:

Looking for a new project? If you’re ready to transform vacant property into housing, business space, or a community space, this seminar is for you. Don’t miss your chance to be in the room with the Land Bank team and community development and financial leaders.

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
Saturday April 18th | 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office
Contract Opportunity Description:

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosing Missing Persons Day to help families reconnect with missing loved ones.

Contracting Organization/ Owner:
CTA
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Equipment Required to Test, Inspect, Repair & Maintain CTA’s Water-Based Fire Prevention Systems for up to thirty-six months.

If you have questions regarding this procurement, please contact the Procurement Administrator below.
Sherri Hutcherson – shutcherson@transitchicago.com

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Below is an important update for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) contractors and subcontractors.The move from LCPtracker to eComply, is finally upon us.From Saturday, March 1st, 2026 – March 29th, 2026, Contractors and subcontractors will temporarily pause submission of certified payroll electronically. Once eComply is live, contractors and subcontractors will be expected to upload the payrolls they will send during this time period to the new system.Within this period, contractors and subcontractors are required to provide certified payroll by


MAIL
Chicago Transit AuthorityDiversity-Workforce Initiatives – Charles Townsend
567 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60661Or


E-Fax
Workforce Initiatives – Charles Townsend
(312)681-2635


eComply will go live on Sunday, March, 29th, 2026.


Please ensure that the individual(s) responsible for submitting certified payroll are aware of the upcoming change.Live eComply training for contractors is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, 2026 and Friday, March 20th, 2026. Also, note that there are pre-recorded training courses available as well. Registration Link is arriving next week. Save the dates!!!

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
 April 8th, 2026 @ 4PM CST
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Attached is the project wide solicitation package for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line Extension (RLE) Project. To ensure open communication throughout the bid process, please let us know ASAP if you are interested in bidding this scope via e-mail at augustindesvaux@wvtcp-rle.com, RLEProcurement@wvtcp-rle.com, and RLEGFE@wvtcp-rle.com. Please review "01 Vendor Solicitation - Ground Penetrating Radar Services" for requested bid information. 
 
A responsive bidder must provide a quote and a completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (File "02" attached here). If your company has already submitted a completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for this project within the past 3 years, you do not need to fill out a new version. All additional attached documents should be reviewed by interested bidders for relevant contract requirements. For any questions regarding these requirements, please contact LaKisha Hillard lhillard@wvtcp-rle.com. For Technical Scope related questions, please reach out to Augustin Desvaux at augustindesvaux@wvtcp-rle.
 
WVTCP is committed to ensuring that small and local businesses have meaningful access to opportunities on the CTA Red Line Extension project. We strongly encourage firms to bid on packages that align with their scope and capacity. If you believe a package may be beyond your current bandwidth, cannot meet bonding requirements, or are in need of more flexible payment terms, please reach out to us. We are committed to helping reduce these barriers wherever possible and are happy to discuss options or supportive approaches that may help firms successfully participate. Our goal is to support growth, foster opportunity, and strengthen participation from the small business community throughout this historic project.
 
 

Completed bids will only be accepted until April 8th, 2026 @ 4PM CST. Again, please be advised that bids received without a completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire will not be considered. Receipt of a quote, however, can precede a completed pre-qualification questionnaire as long as you inform Walsh-Vinci Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Diversity of your intention to do so via e-mail at RLEGFE@wvtcp-rle.com.  
 
Bids received after April 8th, 2026 @ 4PM CST will not be considered.

Pre Bid Conference Invitation
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Henry Bros Co.
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Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
3/31/2026 11:00
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

BATTERY E ACTIVATED SLUDGE FACILITY
AT THE O’BRIEN WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
04/24/2026 11:00:00 AM
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

REBUILD OF DEWATERING FACILITY, CWRP

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
04/24/2026 11:00:00 AM
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

REBUILD OF DEWATERING FACILITY, CWRP

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
4/3/2026 11:00
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
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Technical Assistance Program:
15% MBE and/or WBE, and 3% VBE

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
3/24/2026 11:00
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

PUBLIC TENDER OF BIDS FOR A 14-YEAR LEASE ON 2.5+ ACRES OF DISTRICT REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 15680 CANAL BANK ROAD, LEMONT, ILLINOIS, KNOWN AS

MAIN CHANNEL PARCEL 23.10

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
04/28/2026 11:00:00 AM
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

PUBLIC TENDER OF BIDS A 10-YEAR LEASE ON APPROXIMATELY 860 SQ. FT. OF DISTRICT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 100 E. ERIE STREET IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
04/28/2026 11:00:00 AM
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

PUBLIC TENDER OF BIDS A 10-YEAR LEASE ON APPROXIMATELY 525 SQ. FT. OF DISTRICT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 6001 W. PERSHING ROAD IN CICERO, ILLINOIS

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
3/17/2026 11:00
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURAL FIELDSIDE MOWING,
AND FENCE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
AT FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
05/05/2026 11:00:00 AM
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“District”)
Contract Opportunity Description:

TRUCK HAULING OF LIQUID SLUDGE FROM THE LEMONT WATER RECLAMATION PLANT

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on 3/31/2026
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – IT Security Specialist – O’Hare

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on 4/1/26
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Senior Office Assistant

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on April 1, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Administrative Assistant – ID Badging O’Hare

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on April 6, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Airport Information Coordinator

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on 04/07/2026
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position –Assistant Commissioner - Midway

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on April 14th, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Aviation Safety Director – Both

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on April 30th, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Chief Airport Operations Supervisor - Midway

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on April 15th, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Director of Finance

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on April 29th, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Manager of Airport Operations – O’Hare

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on April 30th, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Project Coordinator – O’Hare

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
11:59pm CDT on May 7th, 2026.
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Department of Aviation
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Select the position – Project Manager – O’Hare

Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Christofano Equipment Co., Inc
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Re: Minority-Owned & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Participation on City of Chicago Contract # 167481, Specification Number 1004088: Rental of Heavy Equipment With and Without Operators: Loaders/Backhoe (Primary), Cranes (Primary), Directional Drill Machines (Primary). Excavators (Primary), Semitractors (Secondary), Asphalt Rollers (Primary), Welding Equipment (Tertiary) (“Contract”)


Christofano Equipment Co., Inc. (“Christofano”) is currently performing on the above referenced Contract with the City of Chicago. Christofano is seeking to engage additionalMinority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) & Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBEs”) that are certified by the City of Chicago or Cook County to work on the Contract.The following areas have been identified for subcontracting, service, and supply opportunities on the Contract:



NAICS code 423120: Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers


NAICS code 423810: Construction and Mining Machinery and EquipmentMerchant Wholesalers


NAICS code 532412: Construction, Mining, Forestry Machinery and EquipmentRental and Leasing


NAICS code 811111: General Automotive Repair


NAICS code 811310: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repairand Maintenance


Our efforts to identify potential additional MBE & WBE firms to perform on our Contract have been unsuccessful. Due to the inability to identify appropriate MBE & WBE firms toparticipate on the Contract, a request for waiver of the contract goals will be submitted. If you are aware of a MBE or WBE firm that is certified by the City of Chicago or CookCounty in the specialty areas listed above, or have any other ideas for a business as a Distributor of construction equipment please contact: Joseph Christofano at joe@christofano.com within fourteen (14) working days of receiving this letter.

Questions Due Date
Feb 18th 2026, 3:00 PM CST
Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
Mar 3rd 2026, 3:00 PM CST
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Chicago Park District
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The goals of the concession program (“Program”) are to provide the highest possible quality and variety of foods, commodities, and services in order to enhance the use of the parks, providing comfort and convenience to patrons at reasonable prices.

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
Thursday March 12th | 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
AKARAMA Community Service Center
Contract Opportunity Description:

Join us for an upcoming workshop with the 20th Ward to learn how property tax exemptions can help reduce your bill and what documents you may need to apply just in time for 2025 first installments.

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
March 30th
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)
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The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for applications on Sunday, March 1st for the Central West TIF district.

Contract Bid/RFP/RFQ due Date:
March 17, 2026
Contracting Organization/ Owner:
Berglund Construction Company
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Renovate approximately 3,354 sf of existing Armour E4 office space including new mechanical system.