Cook County is soliciting bids for autopsy supplies for its Medical Examiner department. The opportunity is identified as formal bid 2638-05270R and accepts electronic submissions. A bid document is listed, but downloading it requires a supplier account.
Cook County’s Office of Asset Management is seeking qualifications for the modernization of elevators at CCB, CCAB, and DVC. The posting identifies this as RFSQ 2661-08130 and describes the project as 10000315685. A Statement of Qualification in PDF format is required for submission.
Cook County is soliciting bids for armored car transportation services under IFB 2629-07300. The project is assigned to the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office and concerns the secure transportation of money. The posting is open and accepts submissions through October 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $150,000 and the need is proprietary/continuity-of-service, use sole source; Board approval if over $150,
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and Illinois statewide/joint purchasing vehicles; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Cook County, IL allows sole source for proprietary IT software, maintenance, and highly specialized services when justified as essential (continuity of service or unique technology without equal competition). Work directly with the end-user department to build the business case, then engage the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) to prepare the formal sole source justification. Expect scrutiny. County Board approval is required for contracts over $150,000.
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Cook County uses cooperative purchasing and can piggyback via OCPO’s reference contracting to bypass a full competitive bid. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Cook County Contracts
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SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Aug 7, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Statement of Work (SOW) details a fixed-cost Smartsheet implementation project between SHI International Corp. and IL-County of Cook Bureau of Technology. The project aims to establish a standardized project and portfolio management solution, including data migration, custom template and workflow development, dashboard creation, and comprehensive user training. The total fixed price for these services is $230,087.08, with the project scheduled to run from August 7, 2023, to November 8, 2023.
SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Mar 29, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (PO) from Cook County (CCP (OU)) to SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP, PO number 70000304041, covers the procurement of various software licenses and subscriptions. Dated March 26, 2024, the PO references Contract Number 70000101855,6 and 1730-16843. The total agreed amount for this order is $3,577,185.39, with an overarching contract term from March 29, 2019, to March 28, 2025. The PO details 35 line items for Microsoft products such as Project Online, Exchange Online, SQL Server, M365, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams Rooms, Intune, Visio, and Power Automate.
Microsoft Corporation at Cook County
Effective: Apr 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Microsoft Volume Licensing Enterprise Enrollment agreement between Cook County Government and Microsoft Corporation, effective April 1, 2023, for an initial term of 36 months. The agreement details terms and conditions for licensing Microsoft products and online services, including order requirements, true-up processes, and payment terms. It specifies that pricing is established between the customer and their reseller (SHI International Corp.) and is not provided within this document. The agreement also includes several amendments covering invoicing, multi-tenant enrollments, "not to exceed" pricing for certain business applications, and limited use rights for Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard. The document lists quantities of licensed products and services but no monetary values.
SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Mar 29, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (PO 70000317204) from Cook County (CCP (OU)) to SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP for Smartsheet Gov - Enterprise Plan plus Pro Support Licensed Users. The total agreed amount for this purchase is $7,270.40. The contract term for the services/products is from March 29, 2019, to March 28, 2026.
SHI International Corp at Cook County
Effective: Mar 29, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (PO 70000276506) from Cook County's Enterprise Technology department (CCP (OU)) to SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. The PO is for the procurement of 25 units of 'Smartsheet Gov - Enterprise Plan plus Pro Support Licensed Users' for an agreed amount of $17,793.25. The contract term for this purchase is from March 29, 2019, to March 28, 2024.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Cook County
Cook County Board Of Ethics Open Session Minutes
Date: May 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board reviewed the Director's report regarding ethics activity, open investigations, and compliance training statistics, noting consistent data trends. The outreach team presented initiatives regarding election activity guidance, upcoming campaign and gift ban disclosure policies, and educational efforts for the third quarter. The Board also voted to approve the publication of closed meeting minutes from a previous session and authorized the opening of two specific investigations.
Cook County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a special meeting to address the president's recommended budget resolution and annual appropriation bill for the 2027 fiscal year. The session included a land acknowledgement and a public comment period, where various speakers discussed county-supported initiatives, including community violence reduction programs, housing stability and down payment assistance, infrastructure and flooding mitigation, bridge loans for local park districts, and emergency debris removal following storm damage.
The meeting was a public hearing regarding a substantial amendment to the CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief) action plan. The discussion covered the allocation of $244 million in federal funds aimed at assisting communities recovering from flooding and storm damage. Funding is broken down into categories including housing, infrastructure, planning, and administration. Key points of discussion included the strategic flood mitigation plan, the importance of regional collaboration for climate resilience, and concerns regarding equity and accessibility for lower-income areas disproportionately affected by recent disasters. The public comment period for this amendment was identified as remaining open through October 26.
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