DPS now offers virtual workshops through webex. To view and register for upcoming workshops visit our Events Calendar here. Below you can find information about some of our most popular workshops, including the most recent recorded workshop and a link to the downloadable slide presentation.

If you have any questions about our workshops and outreach events, please email us at DPS.feedback@CityofChicago.org.

Featured Workshops

ACDBE Certification (2025)

Department of Procurement Services in partnership with CDA & the ORDer Up! RFP 

Do you have questions about how to become a successful bidder on City contracts? Unsure where to begin? This workshop highlights the role and responsibility of the City’s purchasing process. Learn different procurement methods and laws. Understand what it takes before you start the bidding process and your responsibilities after you have won a contract.

DPS is the certifying agency for the following certifications: Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, Women-Owned Business Enterprise, Veteran-Owned Business, Business Enterprise for People with Disabilities, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE). Learn who is qualified to be a certified firm, the documents are needed when submitting and how to avoid common mistakes.

DPS offers over 20 different classes on procurement and certification-related issues free to the public. These classes are offered to provide opportunities for greater knowledge on governmental contracting policies and procedures in order to increase competition and minority and women-owned business utilization on City contracts.

To reference the content of all workshops, as well as information about our programs, Click Here. You can download all workshop PowerPoint files and stay up-to-date with all DPS programs and initiatives.