2020 Construction Summit

Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS)

<P CLASS="MsoNormal">This registration form is to be an <SPAN><STRONG>ATTENDEE</STRONG></SPAN> to the City of Chicago 2020 Construction Summit. Exhibitor spots are limited to government agencies, non-profits, and organizations that have programs for small businesses.</P>
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<P CLASS="MsoNormal">The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) is hosting its 8th annual Construction Summit.</P>
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<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN>This event will feature over 75 exhibitors providing information and assistance to attendees about upcoming contraction opportunities with government and employment resources. Speak with subject-matter experts from government agencies, assist agencies, and support agencies to give your business the tools needed to bid on and earn government contracts. This is a great for prime contractors, sub-contractors, and construction-related business owners to network and form lasting connections for collaboration on future construction projects.</SPAN></P>
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<P CLASS="MsoNormal">Attendees will also be able to attend curated workshops focusing on construction opportunities, how to become certified, and employment resources. These workshops provide valuable information to help our vendor community compete for and earn government contracts.</P>
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<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN>We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 Construction Summit and encourage you to share this event with anyone who would benefit.</SPAN><BR></P>
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<H2>CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS:</H2>
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<H3>City of Chicago User Departments & Sister Agencies</H3>
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<LI>City of Chicago Department of Assets, Information & Services</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)</LI>
<LI>CDA Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Austin Power Partners</LI>
<LI>CDA Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Turner Paschen Aviation Partners</LI>
<LI>CDA Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - AECOM Hunt / CLAYCO</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Buildings</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Housing</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Planning</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS)</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM)</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago JOC Program (Gordian Group)</LI>
<LI>City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications</LI>
<LI>City Treasurer's Office</LI>
<LI>Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)</LI>
<LI>Chicago Housing Authority</LI>
<LI>Chicago Housing Authority Section 3</LI>
<LI>Chicago Park District</LI>
<LI>Chicago Public Schools</LI>
<LI>Chicago Transit Authority</LI>
<LI>City Colleges of Chicago</LI>
<LI>McCormick Place</LI>
<LI>Public Building Commission</LI>
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<H3>Cook County | State of Illinois | Regional | Federal</H3>
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<LI>Cook County Department of Transportation and Highway</LI>
<LI>Cook County Facilities Management</LI>
<LI>Cook County Health</LI>
<LI>Cook County Office of the Chief Procurement Officer</LI>
<LI>Forest Preserves of Cook County</LI>
<LI>Illinois CMS Business Enterprise Program</LI>
<LI>Illinois Capital Development Board</LI>
<LI>Illinois Office of the Comptroller</LI>
<LI>Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerich’s Office</LI>
<LI>Illinois State University</LI>
<LI>Illinois Tollway</LI>
<LI>Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission</LI>
<LI>Metra</LI>
<LI>Metropolitan Water Reclamation District</LI>
<LI>Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)</LI>
<LI>State of Illinois Department of Human Rights</LI>
<LI>U.S. Small Business Administration</LI>
<LI>U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Field Policy Management</LI>
<LI>University of Illinois</LI>
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<H3>Assist Agencies & Support Organizations               </H3>
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<LI>Angel of God Resource Center</LI>
<LI>B/ACE Magazine</LI>
<LI>Better Business Bureau</LI>
<LI>Black Contractors Owners and Executives (BCOE)</LI>
<LI>Black Contractors United</LI>
<LI>BOP PROJECT 5000 NFP DBA BOP BIZ CENTER</LI>
<LI>Chatham Business Association</LI>
<LI>Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council</LI>
<LI>Chicago Urban League</LI>
<LI>Contractor Advisors Business Development</LI>
<LI>Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce   </LI>
<LI>Federation of Women Contractors</LI>
<LI>Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses</LI>
<LI>Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)</LI>
<LI>Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce</LI>
<LI>LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois</LI>
<LI>Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois</LI>
<LI>Polish American Chamber of Commerce</LI>
<LI>Sunshine Enterprises</LI>
<LI>Sustainable Options for Urban Living, Inc. S.O.U.L.</LI>
<LI>The Monroe Foundation</LI>
<LI>U.S. Minority Contractors Association</LI>
<LI>World Business Chicago/ChiBizHub</LI>
<LI>Women Business Development Center (WBDC)</LI>
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<H3>Employment & Labor</H3>
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<LI>Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership</LI>
<LI>Chicago Women in Trades</LI>
<LI>Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO)</LI>
<LI>HIRE360 Chicago</LI>
<LI>IBEW #134</LI>
<LI>Illinois Department of Human Services</LI>
<LI>Lakeside Alliance</LI>
<LI>Pipe Fitters' Local Union 597</LI>
<LI>Operating Engineers Local 150</LI>
<LI>Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters</LI>
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<H3>Financial Resources</H3>
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<LI>Assurance Agency</LI>
<LI>BMO Harris Bank</LI>
<LI>New York Life / NYLIFE Securities</LI>
<LI>Inner City Underwriting Agency</LI>
<LI>SomerCor</LI>
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<H3>Veteran & Community Resources</H3>
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<LI>Chicago Veterans</LI>
<LI>Elite SDVOB Network</LI>
<LI>Census Bureau</LI>
<LI>Chicago 311 Modernization</LI>
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<H2>WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:</H2>
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>DPS “FIRST LOOK” SERIES</STRONG><SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN>- Subject matter experts providing information about upcoming contracting opportunities from key City of Chicago infrastructure departments, which manage hundreds of construction projects annually.</SPAN></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>11:00 a.m.        Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)</EM></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>12:00 p.m.        Department of Water Management (DWM)</EM></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>1:00 p.m.          Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)</EM></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>RESOURCES TO START, RUN & GROW YOUR BUSINESS   - 11:00 a.m.</STRONG></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN>Whether you’re a startup, established, or about to expand your business, find out what resources are available to business owners. In this workshop, entrepreneurs will learn what small business resources are being offered by the City, delegate agencies, and other community partners.</SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><I>City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)</I></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>2020 DISPARITY STUDY: CITY OF CHICAGO M/WBE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM – 11 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.</STRONG></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">The City of Chicago has kicked off a disparity study for the City’s MBE/WBE Construction Program.  <SPAN>This session will introduce the community to the study process and provide an overview of all the study elements.  Attendees will learn about public involvement in the study and opportunities for interested parties to participate</SPAN><SPAN>.</SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><I>Colette Holt & Associates</I><SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>CONSTRUCTION TRADES INFORMATIONAL 101 – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.</STRONG></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">Are you interested in learning more about a career in the construction trades? Come hear from union leadership as they discuss the trade entry process, application intake dates, and give you an inside look into a rewarding career in construction trades.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><I>Construction Industry Service Corporation, IBEW Local 134, Operating Engineers Local 150, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters</I></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>AN INTRODUCTION TO THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) PROGRAM – 12:00 p.m.</STRONG></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">A Job Order Contract (JOC) is another delivery method for the City of Chicago to procure construction services. JOC is a firm, fixed price, competitive bid with indefinite quantity, delivery method designed to produce a large number of multi-traded, repair and rehabilitation projects, as well as, minor new construction projects quickly. Come out and find out how a Job Order Contract could benefit your company.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><I>Gordian Group</I></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>BECOMING A CERTIFIED BUSINESS – 12:00 p.m.</STRONG></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">This workshop will provide information on the different small business certification programs that are available in the Chicagoland region.   Find out what documents are needed when submitting an application, who qualifies and how to avoid the most common mistakes.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><I>City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP), LGBT Chamber of Commerce</I></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>BUILDING THE WORKFORCE OF TODAY: DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION  - 12:00 p.m.</STRONG></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">Come hear from subject matter experts about their efforts and plans to ensure diversity in construction for residents of Chicago. This session is geared towards contractors seeking to address their workforce needs.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><I>Chicago Department of Aviation, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Housing Authority, HIRE 360, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership</I></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS – 1:00 p.m.</STRONG></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN> </SPAN>In today’s business environment the Financial Services industry is constantly evolving to encompass a broad range of services and programs for businesses. This panel will explore Financial Services key issues and opportunities and share an array of innovative solutions and best practices.<SPAN> </SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><I>United States Small Business Administration, Accion, Inner-City Underwriting Agency Inc., Sunshine Enterprises</I><SPAN></SPAN></P>

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