Bid guide
How to bid on marquee sign replacements for Chicago Public Schools
What CPS is buying
Chicago Public Schools is seeking contractors to replace marquee signs at Field, Drake, Lenart, Addams, and Washington schools. The opportunity is listed as reference 26-1465.
This is a construction opportunity for vendors already in the pre-qualified pool for the trades listed in the solicitation.
Deadline and what to do before it
Responses are due November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Submit your response through Bonfire before the deadline.
The supplied description does not state quantities or additional deadline details. Check the solicitation documents for the complete submission instructions.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is limited to contractors in the pre-qualified pool for the listed trades. A firm that is not in that pool should not assume it is eligible to respond.
Review the posting to confirm that your pre-qualified trade matches the work and the solicitation's eligibility terms.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity through the Chicago Public Schools procurement portal, Bonfire. The posting can be viewed publicly in a web browser without an account.
Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the solicitation files and submit your response. Follow the portal's instructions and complete submission before the deadline.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Read the full solicitation and check every eligibility, document, and submission instruction before preparing your response. Use the listed reference number, 26-1465, when keeping track of the opportunity.
Build your response around the requested work at the named schools. Make sure your submission is complete, consistent across its documents, and uploaded with enough time to address any portal issues.
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.