New Tree Equity Initiative
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced on Arbor Day a new tree equity initiative, Our Roots Chicago. Encompassed in the Chicago 2022 Climate Action Plan and the City’s commitment to environmental justice and equity, Our Roots Chicago will plant 75,000 trees over the next five years under the $46 million Chicago Recovery Plan investment expanding Chicago’s tree canopy across the city. Read more at CBS 2.
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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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BACP Remote Small Business Expo
May 5, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), along with sponsor Western Union, are excited to announce the BACP Remote Small Business Expo will be held on Thursday, May 5th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.!
Keynote address will feature Katie Tuten, Founder and Co-owner of The Hideout and Joe Shanahan, Owner of Metro, Smartbar and Gman Tavern.
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SBA and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
May 5, 2022 | 10:00 AM
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Learn more about the SBA and an Overview of the EEOC.
This Webinar will feature an overview of updates of the SBA and the following:
EEOC Mission, History and Commission, Laws Enforced by EEOC, EEOC Authority, Private Sector Enforcement, EEOC Charge Process, EEOC and Mediation, EEOC Small Business Assistance, EEOC Outreach and Training and EEOC Initiatives and Updates
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Chicago Business Opportunity Fair
Creating Our Future
May 10, 2022 | 7:30 AM
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ChicagoMSDC is kicking off the historic 55th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. CBOF55, and we’re celebrating 55 years of certifying, developing, advocating for, and connecting minority businesses to opportunities that help them grow sustainably.
Join us for our Sponsor Breakfast with BP's SVP of Global Diversity and Inclusion Mark A. Crawford, and our emcee NBC5 Chicago Co-Anchor Michelle Relerford.
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FIRST LOOK: THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT)
May 4, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CDOT manages over 100 construction projects each year, covering a wide array of capital improvements from the complete reconstruction of Wacker Drive to the replacement of a square of sidewalk in front of a residence.
This workshop is geared toward those looking to learn about construction-related opportunities with the City. CDOT officials will be on hand to provide an overview of the work needed, including paving, site grading, landscaping, water main installation, as well as lighting and other electrical work.
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HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED
May 11, 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
May 12, 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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THE ABC’S OF DBE AND ACDBE CERTIFICATION
May 18, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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This workshop provides an overview of the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs. Come learn about the application process and benefits of certification as part of the Illinois Unified Certification process with the City of Chicago, Illinois Department of Transportation, Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace. |
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WEEKLY BID OPPORTUNITY LIST |
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Bid Opportunity List for the Week of May 2, 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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