1. Next Generation Procurement
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF Minority engineers
Shannon E. Andrews
Chief Procurement Officer
City of Chicago
City of Chicago | DEPARTMENT OF procurement services

2. OVERVIEW
Procurement in Chicago has a foundation of diversity and innovation. We have made strides, but can always do better.
By improving our processes, people, and systems, procurement transformation can drive operational efficiency and economic impact.

3. Local Manufacturing Ordinance Veteran’s Bid Incentive
Building on the Foundation – 23 Programs & Incentives
Local Manufacturing Ordinance
Veteran’s Bid Incentive
Mentor Protégé Program
Local Business Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
Project Area Subcontractor Incentive
Diversity Credit Program
Alternatively Powered Vehicle Ordinance

4. Transparency has been at the forefront of everything we do.
Building on the Foundation – Buying PLAN
Transparency has been at the forefront of everything we do.
Providing details in advance arms vendors with tools they need to succeed.

5. HOW-TO-GUIDE helps frame how this resource can be utilized.
Building on the Foundation – Buying PLAN
HOW-TO-GUIDE helps frame how this resource can be utilized.

6. UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES: 3Q2019 – 4Q2020
Building on the Foundation – Buying PLAN
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES: 3Q2019 – 4Q2020
Engineering Opportunities
City of Chicago = 10
Department of Transportation
Sister Agencies = 6
3Q2019 Buying Plan
Engineering Opportunities = 10
All with CDOT
All Federally Funded except for one, which is mixed funding.
Sister Agency Opportunities = 6
CTA = 3/CPS = 1/Parks = 1/PBC = 1
Previous Awards = 47 Target Market Awards since January 2018
DWM = 27, CDOT = 20
CDWM Professional Construction Management Consulting Services - Target Market –   Department of Water Management - 1 award
TERM AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - TARGET MARKET – Department of Water Management -  9 awards
TARGET MARKET PROFESSIONAL SEWER DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES – Department of Water Management - 5 awards
TARGET MARKET PROFESSIONAL SEWER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES – Department of Water Management – 12 awards
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITY-WIDE CDOT PROJECT (TARGET MARKET)  -  Department of Transportation – 20 awards
Also, 24 NON-Target Market Awards since January 2018

7. 19 different workshops for all stages of business life cycle.
Building on the Foundation – Workshops
19 different workshops for all stages of business life cycle.
Education for whether firm is just starting certification process and needs application help to an experienced bidder who wants to learn the ins-and-out of all our incentives.

8. Ongoing outreach – Workshop Schedule
“First Look” Workshop Series will provide vendors the opportunity to hear about upcoming projects and how their firms can fit in. Focus on contracting opportunities in construction, work services, engineering, operations and maintenance.
OCTOBER DECEMBER 4
2:00 – 3:00 PM
121 N. LaSalle, 11th Floor, Room 1103

9. Propelling Your Business Through Aviation Opportunities
Ongoing outreach – Workshop Schedule
Propelling Your Business Through Aviation Opportunities
O’Hare and Midway International 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.
AUG. 15 • NOV. 14
3:30 – 4:30 PM
121 N. LaSalle, 11th Floor, Room 1103

10. The vision for moving forward
To continue to transform procurement, we must create a process that works for everyone. Our guiding principles include:
VALUES
GOALS
increase diversity of bidders and awardees
Inclusive
maximize value while retaining integrity
Responsible
develop best-in-class vendor experience
Modern
Efficient
reduce cycle times and costs
make data transparent and accessible
Accountable

11. FOCUSED AREAS
Empower staff to approach procurement strategically.
Break down silos and foster collaboration.
REMOVING HURDLES
Standardize best practices to reduce duplication and complexity.
STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIP
Make the connection of User Department needs and local vendor capabilities by leveraging key partnerships.
Moving Forward
To reach these goals, we will empower our people, modernize process, and strategically engage partners.

12. 50 BUSINESS & NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 103 CERTIFIED IN ENGINEERING
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
50 BUSINESS & NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
USER DEPARTMENTS
2500 CERTIFIED FIRMS
MBE | WBE | BEPD
VBE | DBE | ACDBE
103 CERTIFIED IN ENGINEERING
Animal Care & Control (ACC)
Board of Ethics (BOE)
Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)
Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)
Chicago Fire Department (CFD)
Chicago Police Department (CPD)
Chicago Public Library (CPL)
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)
Commission on Human Relations (CHR)
Department of Administrative Hearings
Department of Buildings (DOB)
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)
Department of Finance (DOF)
Department of Human Resources (DHR)
Department of Innovation & Technology (DOIT)
Department of Law (DOL)
Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Department of Procurement Services (DPS)
Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS)
Department of Water Management (DWM)
Fleet and Facility Management (2FM)
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)
Mayor's Office
Office of Budget and Management (OBM)
Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC)
51st Street Business Association
African American Contractors Association - AACA
Angel of God Resource Center, Inc.
Association of Asian Construction Enterprises
Austin African American Business Networking Association
Black Contractors Owners & Executives
Black Contractors United
Business Leadership Council
Center for Community Development Initiatives, the
Chatham Business Association
Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.
Chicago Urban League
Chicago Women in Trades
Contractor Advisors Business Development Corporation
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce
Do For Self Community Development Co.
Far South Community Development Corp
Federation of Women Contractors
Fresh Start Home Community Development Corp.
Greater Englewood Community Development Corp (GECDC)
Greater Far South Halsted Chamber of Commerce
Greater Pilsen Economic Development Assoc.
Greater Southwest Development Corporation (GSDC)
Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
JLM Business Development Center
Latin American Chamber of Commerce
LGBT Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Women Business Owners
National Black Wall Street Chicago
National Organization of Minority Engineers (NOME)
NDIGO Foundation
Neighborhood Development Services, NFP
Public Narrative
Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Real Men Charities, Inc.
RTW Veteran Center
South Shore Chamber Inc.
SPCDM - St. Paul Church of God in Christ Community Develop. Ministries
Sustainable Options for Urban Living, Inc.
The Monroe Foundation
Turn 2 Growth
Urban Broadcast Media, Inc.
US Minority Contractors Association
Women Business Development Ctr.
Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE)
Your Community Consultant Foundation

13. To date, have assisted over 300 businesses.
Strategic Partnerships – Service Reimbursable Training Agreements
We’re working collaboratively to provide training and related assistance to current or prospective MBEs and WBEs.
Approximately 260 hours of training
50 unique training sessions
Topics covered include:
Certification Application Preparation
Core business skills such as business plans
Financial coaching and bond-readiness
OSHA training
To date, have assisted over 300 businesses.

14. Chief Procurement Officer, City of Chicago
Please be assured that we are committed to providing competitive, fair, and transparent procurement services for the City of Chicago. There is no better time than now for the citizens of Chicago to grow their businesses and build a better future. We look forward to supporting all who are working to make that future a reality. Thank you.
Shannon E. Andrews
Chief Procurement Officer, City of Chicago
Department of Procurement Services
121 N LaSalle Street, Rm. 806, Chicago, IL 60602
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