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Guide · 8 min

How to become a vendor for the City of Chicago: registration, certification, and bids

Chicago runs vendor registration through the iSupplier eProcurement portal, with a separate 90-day MBE/WBE/VBE certification carrying a $250 fee. This guide walks …

· Maya Okonkwo

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