Procurement information

Are you interested in doing business with the Chicago Transit Authority? If so, you found your first step.  This section of the website is intended to supply practical knowledge to individuals who are interested in doing business with the CTA.

The procurement web site is specifically targeted to manufacturers, dealers, sales agents, and any technically and financially responsible businesses.

Click on the following links to visit the home page of the CTA Sister Agencies and obtain information about doing business with them.

Note: All contracting opportunities for the Chicago Transit Authority will now be advertised in the classified section of the Chicago Tribune.

More information

• Procurement Process
• Contract Opportunities
• Small Business Contract Opportunities
• Buying Plan
• Regulations & Policies
• Sole Source & Disadvantageous Procurements
• Department Contacts
• Forms
• Suspensions / Debarments (.pdf) (see also: City of Chicago Debarments)
• Vendor, Contract and Payment Search
• FAQ
• About CTA (Agency Overview)

Related topics:

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
• Small Business Program