How to Bid on Conveyance Maintenance Services for Chicago Public Schools

What CPS is buying

Chicago Public Schools has posted a solicitation for Conveyance Maintenance Services, reference 26-1336. The full scope and requirements are in the solicitation documents on the CPS procurement portal, Bonfire.

This opportunity may interest facilities vendors whose services match the conveyance maintenance work described in those documents.

Deadline and timing

Responses are due November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Your submission must be handled in Bonfire before the deadline.

Check the solicitation documents for the specific submission instructions and make sure you allow time to complete the portal submission.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to firms that provide conveyance maintenance services and can meet the requirements set out in the solicitation. Review the full documents to confirm that the work fits your capabilities.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the opportunity page in Bonfire in a web browser. Viewing the opportunity is public and does not require an account.

Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the solicitation files and submit your response. Follow the instructions in those files and submit through Bonfire before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation before deciding how to respond. Make a checklist of required forms, requested information, and submission steps, then confirm that every item is addressed.

Explain your relevant conveyance maintenance experience and how your proposed approach meets the stated requirements. Review the completed response for accuracy and allow time to resolve any portal or file issues before submitting.