Calendar/Events
General Office
The Chicago Transit Authority's general office is located at 567 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60661. The Purchasing Department is located on the 4th Floor.
General Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The general office is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Bid Openings
For a schedule of bid opening dates, refer to the Contracting Opportunities page. Bid opening dates for Supply, Services and Construction solicitations are listed along with the associated bids.
Events and Workshops
15th Annual Transportation Symposium & Business Exchange
November 29, 2011 – 9am to 6pm
Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Transit Authority's Purchasing & Small Business Compliance Programs and Purchasing Departments have partnered with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Illinois Department Of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, Metra and Pace to sponsor the 15th Annual Transportation Symposium and Business Exchange on November 29, 2011, beginning 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Chicago Hilton and Towers; 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. 60605. This event is a great opportunity for small business to obtain knowledge on "How To Do Business" with CTA as well as our "Sister Agencies" and network with prime companies. For more information or to register, please visit MGPG Events.