How to bid on instructor education and training services for Cook County

What Cook County is buying

Cook County’s Office of the Sheriff is seeking instructors to provide education and training services. The solicitation is listed as reference number 2512-11041.

This may interest firms and instructors that provide education or training services and want to work with a county agency.

Deadline and submission

Responses are due December 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

The solicitation documents and response instructions are on the Cook County procurement portal, Bonfire. Submit your response through Bonfire before the deadline, following the instructions in the solicitation.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit instructors and education or training providers whose services match the requirements in the solicitation documents. Review those documents to determine whether your experience and offerings fit.

How to access the solicitation

Click “View the original posting” to open the opportunity page on Bonfire in a web browser. You can view the opportunity publicly without an account.

To download the files and submit a response, register a free vendor account on Bonfire. Use the solicitation’s instructions to complete and send your submission.

Prepare a clear, responsive offer

Read the full solicitation and response instructions before preparing your offer. Make a checklist of each requested item, required format, and submission step.

Explain your relevant instructor and training experience in terms that directly address the solicitation. Check that every requested document is included and allow time to complete the Bonfire submission before the deadline.