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Arts Education Vendor Pool RFQ

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26-1355State & Local

Response Deadline11/06/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Chicago Public Schools is seeking to establish a Prequalified Provider Pool for Arts Education Services under solicitation number 26-1355. The primary goal of this initiative is to expand the diversity and volume of qualified arts organizations available to schools, creating a comprehensive menu of programs that allows educators to select the most suitable partners for their students while ensuring procurement compliance. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of November 6, 2026. This process is designed to streamline the acquisition of artistic services within the state of Illinois, providing a proactive framework for schools to access a wide array of vetted vendors.

General Info

Chicago Public Schools seeks prequalified arts education providers via solicitation 26-1355 by November 6.

Agency

Illinois → Chicago Public Schools

NAICS

611610 - Fine Arts Schools

Place of Performance

IL, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedJul 22

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 6

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/06/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 23 days

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AgencyIllinois → Chicago Public Schools

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OfficeIL, USA

Organization / AgencyIllinois → Chicago Public Schools

Office AddressIL, USA

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This solicitation aims to establish a comprehensive Prequalified Provider Pool for Arts Education Services. Our primary objective is to maximize the diversity and quantity of qualified arts organizations available to our schools.
By qualifying a broad spectrum of vendors, we provide schools with an extensive "menu" of artistic programs and services. This proactive qualification process streamlines procurement and ensures that schools can select the best-fit partners for their students while remaining compliant with established spending thresholds.

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