SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
AI Summary
Chicago Park District seeks experienced firms for a Preferred Professional List to provide catering, event rental supply, and event production services at Special Event Venues. Applications accepted from July 15 to September 25, 2026.
The Chicago Park District ("Park District ") has many unique spaces, known as Special Event Venues (“SEV”) that host special events of almost every type and size, such as birthday parties, weddings, and both corporate and non-profit affairs. These events may require catering (e.g. food and beverage), rental supply (e.g. tents and furniture), and event production services (e.g. planning and coordination). To accommodate the needs of clients who intend to rent a SEV to host their event, the Park District seeks to establish a concise, but comprehensive List of Preferred Professionals (“List”) that would be eligible to provide these services on a routine basis in exchange for commission payment by firm to the Park District. Accordingly, the Park District invites interested and experienced firms to submit their application for consideration for inclusion on the List. Please see the Application Package (File 00) for further detail.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 15th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Sep 25th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| File_01_-_Applicant_Information,_Description_and_Experience | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_02_-_Marketing | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_03_-_Financial_Stability | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_04_-_Legal_Actions | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_05._Licenses_and_Certificates | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_06_-_Insurance | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_07_-_Sustainability_Statement | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_08_-_Caterers_Only_-_Menus,_Pricing_and_History | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_09-10_-_Event_Rental_Suppliers_and_Producers_Only_-_Goods,_Services_and_History | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| File_11_-_Signature_Page | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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