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Government contracts in Chicago, Illinois

Open federal contracts in and around Chicago, Illinois, in every industry: who can bid, when they're due and what to submit. Updated every morning.

2Open for bids
1Coming soon

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Contracts in Chicago, Illinois at a glance

Who can bid

  • Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only2
  • Small businesses only1

Agencies buying most

  • Department of Veterans Affairs2
  • Environmental Protection Agency1

Timing

  • Open for bids2
  • Due within 7 days1
  • Typical time to respond28 days

Counted from today's open notices on SAM.gov, updated every morning.

3 open and upcoming

  1. NOV2411 days
    Emergency and Rapid Response Services VI (ERRS)
    Chicago, Illinois · Environmental Protection Agency
    Small businesses onlyEnvironmental, waste & cleanup
  2. NOV2411 days
    36C25227B0026 Remodel ENT Procedure Rooms CON 537-19-109
    Chicago, Illinois · Department of Veterans Affairs
    Coming soonService-disabled veteran-owned small businesses onlyBuilding construction & renovation
  3. NOV196 days
    Modernize Damen (Bldg. 1) Elevators Construction 537-24-101
    Chicago, Illinois · Department of Veterans Affairs
    Due in 6 daysService-disabled veteran-owned small businesses onlyElevators & building equipment

By industry

Environmental, waste & cleanup (1)Building construction & renovation (1)Elevators & building equipment (1)

Questions

How many government contracts in Chicago, Illinois are open right now?

2 are open for bids today, and 1 are coming soon. 1 close within the next 7 days.

Can a small business bid on them?

3 of the 3 are set aside for small businesses or a certified group (such as women-owned, veteran-owned or HUBZone), so only those firms can bid. The rest are open to anyone.

Which agencies post the most?

Right now: Department of Veterans Affairs (2), Environmental Protection Agency (1).

How long do I have to respond?

Half of the open notices give 28 days or less between posting and the deadline, so check new notices daily.

Can someone prepare the bid for me?

Yes. Seal the Bid prepares the full bid package for a flat fee from $495: forms, pricing sheet and compliance check. You set the price, sign and submit, and you pay for your first bid only if you submit it.