The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide amusement rides for Taste of Chicago.

In order to receive notice of clarifications and addenda, Bidders that download the Bid Documents must register as a Bid Document holder below:

Copies of the Bid Documents can also be obtained by contacting JT Schwimer, DCASE Contracts Coordinator at 312.742.3849 or joshua.schwimer@cityofchicago.org.

• Download Bid Documents (PDF)
• Download Taste of Chicago Map (PDF)

Proposals must be received NO LATER THAN 3PM, CENTRAL STANDARD TIME on FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 to:

Clinée Hedspeth, Commissioner
Attention: JT Schwimer, Contracts Coordinator
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St., Room 400
Chicago, IL 60602

Above details are subject to change. Please register as a Bid Holder to ensure notification of any changes.