What contracts does Chicago Department of Transportation award?

Chicago Department of Transportation awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Chicago Department of Transportation?

To do business with Chicago Department of Transportation, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Chicago Department of Transportation?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Chicago Department of Transportation in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Chicago Department of Transportation located?

Chicago Department of Transportation is located in IL. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

What does Chicago Department of Transportation do?

The Chicago Department of Transportation is tasked with maintaining, upgrading, and expanding the city’s surface transportation infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and resilient mobility for residents and visitors. Its core mission centers on the construction, rehabilitation, and long-term stewardship of roadways, bridges, and related public works, with a strong emphasis on neighborhood-level capital improvements through structured contract vehicles like the Neighborhood Capital Improvement Contracts. Strategic priorities include modernizing aging infrastructure, enhancing pedestrian and vehicular safety, and integrating sustainable design practices, particularly through green infrastructure initiatives such as the Green Alleys Program. The agency also prioritizes routine maintenance of traffic control systems, street lighting, and landscape features that support urban livability. Procurement patterns reveal a dominant focus on civil construction services, particularly highway, street, and bridge construction, supported by specialized contracts for concrete foundations, structural steel, and flatwork. The agency routinely utilizes job order contracting and targeted solicitations to streamline delivery of repetitive infrastructure tasks across multiple districts. Engineering services and landscaping support are procured to complement core construction efforts, ensuring holistic project outcomes. Primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with significant demand for related specialties including poured concrete, structural steel, and fabricated pipe and fittings. The agency also procures electrical components such as current-carrying wiring devices and junction boxes to support traffic signal and lighting systems. No set-asides are currently in use, and vendor relationships appear broadly open, favoring experienced contractors with proven capacity in municipal infrastructure delivery. As the transportation arm of the City of Chicago, the Department of Transportation operates citywide, managing public rights-of-way and infrastructure assets under the broader governance of the municipal government. It relies on competitive solicitation, job order contracts, and targeted procurement vehicles to deliver infrastructure improvements across all neighborhoods.

How do I find contracts from Chicago Department of Transportation?

You can find contracts from Chicago Department of Transportation on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

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Chicago Department of Transportation

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The Chicago Department of Transportation is tasked with maintaining, upgrading, and expanding the city’s surface transportation infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and resilient mobility for residents and visitors. Its core mission centers on the construction, rehabilitation, and long-term stewardship of roadways, bridges, and related public works, with a strong emphasis on neighborhood-level capital improvements through structured contract vehicles like the Neighborhood Capital Improvement Contracts.

Chicago Department of Transportation is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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