***ALERT***

Please be advised, beginning October 2020, solicitations will be publicly advertised in the Chicago Tribune and Public Notice Illinois at www.publicnoticeillinois.com 

As part of an effort to ensure the health and safety of Chicago's residents and City employees, and to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus,  all Department of Procurement Services (DPS) locations remain closed to the public until further notice. This includes the following locations:
- DPS Administrative Offices, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 806
- City of Chicago Bid & Bond Room, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 103
- City of Chicago Surplus Auction Yard, 10101 S. Stony Island Avenue

DPS WORKSHOPS, OUTREACH AND EVENTS

Please be advised that DPS workshops and participation in outreach events have been suspended until further notice.  We will not be conducting workshops in person (Bid & Bond, Room 1103) nor via YouTube at this time.

Interested members of the public will be able to reference the content of the workshops, as well as information about our programs, from www.chicago.gov/dpsevents. 

RESOURCES FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Please see the information below about resources for the business community.  New information is being added daily.  For the most up-to-date information visit www.chicago.gov/coronavirus

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses experiencing substantial economic impacts as a result of COVID-19.

Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund

The City of Chicago, The Chicago Community Trust, and United Way of Metro Chicago launched the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund to unite the funds raised by Chicago’s philanthropies, corporations, and individuals to be disbursed to the region's health and human service nonprofit organizations.

Workforce - Employment Opportunities

There are companies in need of employment support during this crisis. Organizations that can help support those looking for work are Skills for Chicagoland’s Future and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.

Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Resources

The City of Chicago has always played an active role in helping small businesses. This site includes information about financial assistance resources available throughout Chicago via BACP.