Standard Forms and Agreements

The City invites the contracting community to review and comment on the Standard Terms and Conditions, Commodities, Work Services and Professional Services contract templates.

Competitive Bid / RFP / RFQ Information

• Assist Agency List (To view current Assist Agency List, please visit Quick Links at the homepage: www.chicago.gov/dps)
• City of Chicago Travel Guidelines (May 2023)
• Clarifying Questions Template (Jan 2012) Right-click the link and select "save target as" when using Internet Explorer to prevent compatibility issues.

• Company Profile (Jan 2012)
• Company References (Jan 2012)

• Online EDS Acknowledgement (Apr 2012)

MBE /WBE Special Conditions Information

Below is a list of forms and information regarding the City of Chicago's Special Conditions for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) program .

• Small Orders MBE, WBE & DBE Special Conditions
• Commodities MBE, WBE & VBE Special Conditions
• Work Services MBE, WBE & VBE Special Conditions
• Professional Services MBE, WBE & VBE Special Conditions
• Construction Work Services MBE, WBE & DBE Special Conditions
• Small Business Initiative Construction Program Special Conditions
• Target Market Special Conditions
• Target Market Professional Services Master Consulting Agreements
• Task Order Special Conditions

Special Conditions Forms

SCHEDULE Ds

• Schedule D, MBE/WBE Utilization
• Schedule D-1 MBE/WBE Utilization, Non-Construction
• Schedule D-2 MBE/WBE - Target Market
• Schedule D-3 MBE/WBE - Task Order Services Contracts
• Schedule D, DBE Utilization
• Schedule D-1, DBE Utilization, Non-Construction
• Schedule D-3, DBE Task Order Services Contracts
• Schedule D-5, Small Business Initiative (SBI)

SCHEDULE Cs

• Schedule C MBE/WBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Subcontractor
• Schedule C MBE/WBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a 2nd Tier Sub
• Schedule C-1 MBE/WBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub, Supplier, Consultant
• Schedule C-2 MBE/WBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub, Supplier, or Consultant - Target Market
• Schedule C-3 MBE/WBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub, Supplier, or Consultant - Task Order Contracts
• Schedule C DBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub or Supplier
• Schedule C-1 DBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub, Supplier or Consultant
• Schedule C-3 DBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub, Supplier or Consultant - Task Order
• Schedule C-5-S SBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub, Supplier or Consultant
• Schedule C-5-P SBE Letter of Intent to Perform as a Sub, Supplier, or Consultant

Payments to Subcontractors

Sample Agreements and Forms

Professional Architectural & Engineering Services

Professional Architectural & Engineering Services Standard Terms and Conditions Agreement entered into with pre-qualified architectural and engineering firms are subject to the applicable standard terms.

These terms are not negotiable and will be updated periodically as necessary or as required by law. The applicable terms and conditions within these documents will be incorporated by reference to the negotiated business portion of the specific project agreement.

CDOT - FHWA Funds - Rev. 2022

Standard Terms and Conditions for Professional Architectural & Engineering Services Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), FHWA Funds

City and State Funded Rev. 2022

Standard Terms and Conditions for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services

Target Market City Funded Rev. 2022

Standard Terms and Conditions for Professional Architectural and Engineering Service - Target Market

"Bid Bond" Form

Standard bid bond forms are available in the Bid and Bond room, located on the 1st Floor floor, Room 103, 121 N. LaSalle St. For additional information please call the DPS Bid and Bond Room at 312.744.9773.

Construction

Construction - CDOT FTA Funded (revised 11/19/2012)

Book 1 Terms and Conditions for Construction for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Construction - CDOT IDOT Funded (revised 11/19/2012)

Book 1 Terms and Conditions for Construction, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)funding

Construction - DGS City Funded (revised 11/19/2012)

Book 1 Terms and Conditions for Construction, Chicago Department of General Services (DGS)

Construction - CDOT Federally Funded Non FTA (revised 04/20/2005)

Book 1 of Terms and Conditions for Construction, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Book 1 Terms and Conditions for Construction, Chicago Department of Water Management

Construction: CDOT - City Funded (revised 11/19/2012)

Book 1 Terms and Conditions for Construction, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Contractor's Statement of Experience and Financial Condition

The purpose of the financial rating and experience evaluation procedure is to provide the Department with adequate information regarding a contractor's capabilities to undertake and satisfactorily complete any contract awarded by the City of Chicago.

Professional Services Agreement (PSA)

The attached Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the City of Chicago reflects standard terms and conditions for this type of agreement, but the provisions may vary depending upon negotiations and type of agreement. This PSA is posted for information purposes only and it is not to be construed as final terms for any specific project or contract.

Professional Services Agreement Template