How to bid on the Prussing ES painting project for Chicago Public Schools

What CPS is buying

Chicago Public Schools is seeking contractors for a painting project at Prussing Elementary School in Illinois. The solicitation is reference number 26-1477.

This opportunity is limited to contractors in CPS’s pre-qualified pool for various trades. Review the Bonfire posting for the project details before deciding whether to respond.

Deadline and submission

Responses are due November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The posting identifies this as the response deadline.

Your submission must be handled in Bonfire before the deadline. Check the posting for the specific submission instructions and any other timing details.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits painting contractors who are already in CPS’s pre-qualified pool for various trades. Contractors outside that pool are not eligible for this opportunity.

How to access and respond

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.

Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the solicitation files and submit a response. Use the posting to confirm the required response materials and submission steps.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full solicitation documents and match your response to the stated requirements. Make it easy to review by organizing the requested information in the order CPS asks for it.

Check that your response is complete, internally consistent, and submitted through Bonfire before the deadline. Allow time to finish the portal submission rather than waiting until the final minutes.