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Welcome to the Office Of Contracting Equity (OCE)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and competitive business environment that will support underrepresented businesses to increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance their credentials.

CERTIFICATION

COMPLIANCE

CHICAGO CERTIFIED FIRMS DIRECTORY

Workshops

OCE offers free workshops presented quarterly and monthly to educate people and business owners about the fundamentals of procurement and the latest developments in procurement, certification, and compliance. To view the workshop calendar and register go to: www.cityofchicago.org/dpsevents. All workshops are also available on: www.youtube.com/ChicagoDPS.

HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED

THE ABC’S OF DBE AND ACDBE CERTIFICATION

DPS Workshop: Procurement Fundamentals: Doing Business with the City of Chicago

PROFESSIONAL DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY PDE - 11.16.22