CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT WORKSHOPS
March 25, 2021
10:00 - 11:00
DPS "FIRST LOOK" SERIES: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT)
CDOT will highlight contracting opportunities related to road construction projects throughout the City of Chicago. CDOT will provide an overview of the work that is needed, including paving, site grading, landscaping, watermain installation, as well as lighting and other electrical work.
11:30 - 12:30
DPS "FIRST LOOK" SERIES: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF ASSETS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES (AIS)
AIS is responsible for maintaining and repairing City-owned and leased vehicles and the operation, maintenance and repair of City buildings and properties. AIS is also responsible for custodial services, security coverage, graphic services, mail service, relocation services, document storage and management, energy procurement, and environmental, health, and safety management. Finally, AIS coordinates Citywide technology business processes and solutions, and provides network, database, software, and technical support for all City departments.
1:00 - 2:00
DPS "FIRST LOOK" SERIES: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (DPD)
As the principal planning agency for the City of Chicago, the Department of Planning and Development ("DPD") promotes the comprehensive growth and sustainability of the City and its neighborhoods. DPD also oversees the City's zoning and land use policies and employs a variety of resources to encourage business and real estate development, historic preservation, accessible waterfronts, walkable neighborhoods, and related community improvements.
2:30 - 3:30
DPS "FIRST LOOK" SERIES: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION (CDA)
The City of Chicago’s two major airports (O’Hare and Midway) create more than $45 billion in annual economic activity and create 540,000 jobs for the region. This workshop focuses on aviation-specific contracting opportunities in construction, work services, operations, and maintenance.
4:00 - 5:00
DPS "FIRST LOOK" SERIES: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
DWM will review the ambitious 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, opportunities in water and sewer main replacement, facilities modernization for engineering and construction projects. These contracts, both term agreements and standalone contracts will be available to bid.
The 2021 Virtual Construction Summit will take place on the Cisco Webex platform. Browse each day and register for individual workshops using the Register button. You will be notified by email confirming your registration for each workshop. We recommenced downloading the Webex Meeting software, but it is not required to participate. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to DPS.
To request an accommodation, please contact DPS Public Affairs at dps.accommodations@cityofchicago.org.
