CPOR Airtable Maintenance and Enhancements

The contract involves the procurement of ongoing maintenance, support, enhancements, and training services for an Airtable system implemented by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to improve data management and process efficiency. The project is initiated through a formal RFQ process, with a posting date of October 27, 2025, and a response deadline of November 9, 2025. The selected vendor will be responsible for ensuring continuous system availability, implementing system improvements, providing user support, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. The contract performance period is set from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with options to extend for three additional years, emphasizing a long-term partnership aimed at optimizing the Airtable platform used for managing principal applications and contracting processes within CPS. The procurement process is governed by strict compliance policies, including the submission of a Contractors Disclosure Form and adherence to the M/WBE (Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) participation requirements, which aim to promote diversity and inclusion in public contracting. Proposal submissions must include detailed company information, methodology, cost breakdowns, and references, with an emphasis on continuous system support, proactive system enhancements, and knowledge transfer through regular reports and training sessions. The contract underscores CPS’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and collaborative system improvement, ensuring that the vendor’s services align with the district’s operational goals and diversity initiatives.