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Bid Information is presented in three categories: Supplies, Construction and Services. If you know the type of bid solicitation you are searching, choose that category and click Search.

Note that each solicitation available for download will include all forms required to submit a complete bid to the CTA, including DBE forms.

Note that all contracting opportunities for the Chicago Transit Authority will now be advertised in the classified section of the Chicago Sun-Times.

E-mail notification

CTA is now notifying registered vendors of new publicly advertised contracting opportunities via e-mail. The e-mail notifications will be sent to CTA registered vendors by commodity. For vendor registration and other information please visit the CTA Vendor Registration and DBE Certification Web site at www.ctavendor.com.

All vendors are encouraged to update their business contact information including their E-mail addresses and list of commodities as all notifications will be sent electronically by e-mail. If you have questions regarding vendor registration, please contact Diana DeWitte, CTA Vendor Management, at (312) 681-2439. For questions about bid notifications, please contact the CTA Bid Office at (312)681-2050.

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