Red Line Extension Event Planning Services

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a contractor to plan and coordinate public outreach and stakeholder events for its Red Line Extension Project under a five-year contract.

Chicago Transit Authority > Purchasing Department


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Open (open)
B26FC04926
Nov 23, 2026 09:30 PM
Oct 26, 2026 01:00 PM
$50,000.00
5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
ktetteh@transitchicago.com
+13126812674
Description

The Chicago Transit Authority seeks a qualified firm to provide event planning and management for public outreach, stakeholder, and emergency stakeholder meetings related to its Red Line Extension Project. The contractor will arrange accessible venues, coordinate meeting logistics and setup, manage signage, and coordinate third-party photography, videography, and translation services identified by the CTA. The scope includes meetings of varying sizes and notice periods, support for up to two simultaneous meetings, and event services during standard and non-standard hours. The contractor must provide weekly event logs, monthly progress reports, and regular coordination with the CTA. Proposers must submit a technical proposal, price proposal, bidders list, financial background materials, CTA certifications and disclosures, and conflict-of-interest mitigation information. The contract term is five years; the solicitation estimates a $50,000 event-management allowance for venue and furniture rentals over the contract term.

Classification Codes
NAICS561920Convention and Trade Show Organizers
PSCR408Program Management/Support Services
Smart Codes
event planning servicespublic meeting coordinationevent venue management
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 26, 2026 01:00 PM-Solicitation Open Date
Nov 04, 2026 03:30 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Nov 06, 2026 10:30 PM-Questions Due
Nov 23, 2026 09:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers Liability — Bodily Injury by Accident — $500,000.00
  • Employers Liability — Bodily Injury by Disease — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Products/Completed Operations — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Personal Injury and Advertising Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Per Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $500,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Requirement
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