How to bid on printed materials for city events for the City of Chicago

What the City of Chicago is buying

The City of Chicago is seeking bids for printed materials for city events. This is an Invitation for Bids, listed as solicitation 1345895 and categorized as supplies.

This opportunity may suit vendors that provide printed materials and want to pursue city business. The full specifications are on the city’s Vendor & Contract Search.

Deadline and what to do before it

The response is due December 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.

Submit your bid exactly as the solicitation directs and before the deadline. Check the solicitation for the official submission instructions and any details about what happens at closing.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB is relevant to businesses that supply printed materials for events. Review the specifications to confirm that your products and capabilities match the City’s needs before deciding whether to bid.

How to find the solicitation and respond

Open the solicitation’s detail page in the City of Chicago Vendor & Contract Search. You can read the detail page without logging in.

Review the specifications, contact information, and any addenda. For eProcurement bids, the documents link to the City’s iSupplier portal. Follow the solicitation’s instructions to submit your response.

Prepare a clear, competitive bid

Read the specifications carefully and check that your proposed materials meet them. Make a checklist of required response items and follow the requested format.

Review any addenda before submitting, and leave time to complete the required submission steps. Check your response for completeness and consistency with the solicitation.