How do I submit a bid for Req No: B25OP80192?

Submit a sealed electronic bid through the CTA Bonfire portal by 2:00 P.M. CDT on June 10, 2026.

When is the pre-bid meeting and how do I attend?

The pre-bid Zoom meeting is May 29, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.; register via the provided Zoom registration link.

What is the deadline to submit questions about the bid?

Submit questions via Bonfire by 4:30 P.M. CST on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Bid Notice — Chicago

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The Chicago Transit Authority requests sealed electronic bids for an SBE contract to print promotional materials for up to 36 months. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. CDT on June 10, 2026, with a voluntary pre-bid Zoom meeting on May 29, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Bids due electronically by 2:00 P.M. CDT, June 10, 2026
Contract term: up to 36 months for printing promotional materials
Pre-bid Zoom meeting: May 29, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. (RSVP required)
Questions via Bonfire due by 4:30 P.M. CST, June 3, 2026
No proposal guarantee; award to lowest responsive, responsible bidder

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Bid Notice
City: Chicago

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What to do next

1
Register for the pre-bid meeting
RSVP and register for the Zoom meeting on May 29, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. using the provided Zoom link.
2
Submit questions via Bonfire
Post any bid questions on the Bonfire portal by 4:30 P.M. CST on June 3, 2026.
3
Prepare and upload bid
Complete bid documents and submit them electronically through the CTA Bonfire portal by 2:00 P.M. CDT on June 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit a bid for Req No: B25OP80192?: Submit a sealed electronic bid through the CTA Bonfire portal by 2:00 P.M. CDT on June 10, 2026.
When is the pre-bid meeting and how do I attend?: The pre-bid Zoom meeting is May 29, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.; register via the provided Zoom registration link.
What is the deadline to submit questions about the bid?: Submit questions via Bonfire by 4:30 P.M. CST on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Who can I contact for more information about the bid?: Email Calista McFerren-Winford, Procurement Administrator, at cmwinford@transitchicago.com.

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Legal terms in this notice

Small Business Enterprise (SBE): A business classified as small under agency standards eligible for set-aside contracting opportunities.
responsive and responsible bidder: Responsive: meets bid requirements; Responsible: has capacity and integrity to perform the contract.
Proposal guarantee: A deposit ensuring a bidder will enter the contract if awarded; none is required here.

Full Notice Text

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Advertisement for Bids
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (SBE) PROGRAM
Sealed bids will be received for the following by Chicago Transit Authority through Electronic Submission to the Bid Office's E-Procurement Platform no later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 to the link below:
https://transitchicago.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
Req No: B25OP80192
Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) for Printing of promotional materials as required for a period of up to thirty-six months.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: NONE
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT.
Any individual that would like to attend this meeting must RSVP by registering at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UmTvFyCeTyOEAZOKn2TEFQ
Questions regarding this Bid must be submitted via Bonfire no later than 4:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Questions will not be accepted after this date and time.
For additional information, please contact Calista McFerren-Winford, Procurement Administrator at cmwinford@transitchicago.com.
Any contract resulting from this advertisement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Chicago Transit Authority hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
PLEASE NOTE: The right is reserved to accept any bid or any part or parts thereof or to reject any and all bids.
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
By: Ellen G. McCormack
Vice President,
Purchasing & Supply Chain
May 15, 2026
5/15/2026
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