Bid guide
How to bid on External Auditing Services for Chicago Public Schools
What Chicago Public Schools is buying
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is looking for external auditing services. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in professional auditing to work with a large public school system. The solicitation reference number is 26-1387.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for this opportunity is September 04, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time. Late submissions will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This request for proposal (RFP) is suitable for professional services firms that provide external auditing. Vendors with experience in public sector or educational institution audits may find this particularly relevant. The work will be for Chicago Public Schools in Illinois.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to visit the Chicago Public Schools procurement portal, Bonfire. You can view the opportunity details publicly without an account. To download files and submit your response, you will need to register a free vendor account on the Bonfire portal. All documents and submissions are handled through this platform.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, carefully review all requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Ensure your proposal clearly addresses each point and demonstrates your firm's qualifications and experience in external auditing. Pay close attention to any specific instructions for formatting and content submission within the Bonfire portal. Submitting a complete and well-organized proposal before the deadline is crucial for a competitive bid.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Chicago Public Schools (CPS); the original posting controls.