Business Diversity Program and Utilization Report Deadline
Last year, Mayor Lightfoot issued Executive Order 2021-2 (EO), which requires all contractors that have agreements with the City to submit annual reports about their company Business Diversity Program (BDP). This BDP and utilization report is due on July 1st of each calendar year from all contractors, with limited exceptions. A dedicated microsite with information, the reporting form, and FAQs can be found at http://www.chicago.gov/bdp.
The 2022 deadline for the submission of this report is Friday, July 1, 2022
DPS advises vendors who receive alerts via Certification and Compliance (C2 Platform) that additional communication about the deadline to file the BDP and utilization report will be forthcoming this week.
Thank you for your attention to advancing the administration’s leadership in ensuring that the private sector is an equal and accountable partner in building a more diverse Chicago.
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VIRTUAL OUTREACH AND EVENTS |
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DPS participates in many outreach events around the Chicagoland area. Check out the upcoming events happening soon. For a full calendar of events, please visit www.chicago.gov/dpsevents
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TECH-NET 2022
A TECH-NET Webinar from a Social Distance!
June 9, 2022 | 3:30 PM -
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TECH-NET is hosted by ChicagoMSDC, KFA and the Illinois MBDA Business Center. Join us to hear from our corporate speaker, Trimble, discuss how to do business with them and learn about business opportunities they have available. Also, hear from our MBE speaker Fifth Theory.
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Meet the Contractors
Mid-Level Construction (Midcon Services)
JLM Life Center (2622 W Jackson)
June 9, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Join us to meet Chicago Transit Authority’s Mid-Level Construction prime contractors and to learn more about partnering with them on upcoming opportunities. The event will be held at the JLM Life Center located at 2622 W Jackson Chicago IL 60612. Mask are strongly encouraged. The list of prime contractors includes Aldridge Electric Inc., Granite Construction Company, ICC Group, Inc., Kiewit Infrastructure Co., Anchor Mechanical, Inc., Foundation Mechanics, LLC, Old Veterans Construction, Inc., RailWorks Track Services, Inc, and W.E. O’Neil Construction. |
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Virtual Business Roundtable
in honor of PRIDE MONTH
June 23, 2022 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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In recognition of LGBTQ Pride month, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will host a virtual business roundtable. This panel will offer LGBTQ business stakeholders the opportunity to learn about contract opportunities at the MWRD and speak direction with MWRD staff on behalf of their respective memberships. The hour long session will focus on MWRD’s procurement process and diversity program. We will also hear from panelists including Roxanna Daniel, President and CEO Taj Development Company, Inc., and John Lashmett, Supplier Diversity Chair, LGBT Chamber of Commerce Illinois. |
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HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED
June 8, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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DPS is the certifying agency for the following certifications: Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Veteran-Owned Business (VBE), Business Enterprise for People with Disabilities (BEPD), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE). This workshop will provide detailed information on who is qualified to be a Chicago certified firm. Learn out what documents are needed when submitting an application and how to avoid the most common mistakes in the certification process. Subject matter experts will be on-hand to answer all your questions about common certification topics. |
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PROCUREMENT FUNDAMENTALS: DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY
June 9, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Do you have questions about how to become a successful bidder on City contracting opportunities? Unsure where to begin? This informational workshop highlights the role and responsibility of DPS in the City’s purchasing process. Come learn about different procurement methods and the laws which govern the procurement process. Once completed, you will better understand what it takes before you start the bidding process and your responsibilities after you have won a contract with the City of Chicago. |
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YOUR BUSINESS IS CERTIFIED: NOW WHAT?
June 15, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Your business is certified, what are your next steps? This workshop will provide valuable information to newly certified firms on how to compete for City contracts as well as provide information on resources available to certified firms. Are you prepared to meet with prime contractors? Have you considered joint venturing on contracting opportunities? Are you attending pertinent networking events? Come hear advice from subject matter experts to better market your business, compete for, and earn City contracts. |
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ePROCUREMENT 101
June 16, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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DPS is continuing on the next phase of start-to-finish purchasing modernization via the implementation of a comprehensive eProcurement system. eProcurement applies digital technology to the acquisition of goods and services. It will allow DPS to collaborate with City Departments to create solicitations and contracts online, greatly reducing the time it takes to complete procurements. Come watch a demonstration and learn about iSupplier registration, how vendors will submit bids and proposals online, and how to view contracts and payments. |
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WEEKLY BID OPPORTUNITY LIST |
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Bid Opportunity List for the Week of June 6, 2022 |
The weekly Bid Opportunity List (BOL) is the resource to find currently advertised contracting opportunities with the City of Chicago. The information on the BOL is subject to change.
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Please be advised that all contracts awarded on March 10, 2021 and beyond will include Terms related to compliance with Executive Order 2021-2. These terms include quarterly reporting requirements for the projected and actual utilization of M/WBE firms. |
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RESOURCES FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY |
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Resource Navigators
The City of Chicago has established Small Business Resource Navigators to provide 1:1 assistance to small businesses looking for support. For more information, click here.
Information on Chicago Reopening Guidelines
Mayor Lightfoot recently released industry-specific guidelines for businesses, employees, and customers to follow as the city prepares to begin safely reopening. Industry-specific guidelines include details such as how businesses can engage in healthy interactions between workers and customers, how to maintain safe working spaces and conditions, and how to design and monitor workplace operations to create flexibility and maintain safety for employees and customers. Guidelines can be found at www.chicago.gov/reopening.
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DPS believes that everyone should have a chance to participate in the business of government. This includes participation by way of bidding on a contract, being a supplier, becoming a certified vendor, or even learning about how to do business with the City.
Our DPS website provides information to keep our vendor community informed of procurement news, outreach, initiative and programs. Visit www.chicago.gov/dps to learn about the following:
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DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES | www.chicago.gov/dps |
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