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2026-100-006State & Local

Response Deadline09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Housing Authority of Cook County is seeking proposals for answering services under solicitation number 2026-100-006. This opportunity is open to firms that can comply with the specified terms, conditions, and instructions, with the final response deadline set for September 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The services will be performed in Chicago, Illinois. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the designated procurement portal and are encouraged to use the Questions and Answers section for all inquiries to ensure transparent communication. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Buyer Stacy Stewart.

General Info

Cook County Housing Authority seeks answering services proposals by September 9, 2026, in Chicago.

Agency

State of Illinois → Housing Authority of Cook CountyView Agency

NAICS

561421 - Telephone Answering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CHICAGO, IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFP 2026-100-006 - Answering Services

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 9

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyState of Illinois → Housing Authority of Cook County

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCHICAGO, IL, USA

Organization / Agency

State of Illinois → Housing Authority of Cook County

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Office AddressCHICAGO, IL, USA

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Stacy StewartBuyer

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Full Description

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Each firm that submits a proposal is responsible to carefully review and comply with the following and/or the attached Terms, Conditions and Instructions, and by submitting a proposal agrees to do so. If you have any questions regarding this proposal or any of the documents attached, you may use the "Questions and Answers" area. This will save both you and the Agency time in communication along with allowing documentation of all inquiries and responses within one area for all vendors to view.

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