Organization Life
This entity provides an open, global, multi-sector standard for efficient and accurate classification of products and services that OCPO uses to classify purchases.
UNSPSC
This solicitation type is used when price is the determining factor for award and a contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Invitation for Bid (IFB)
The mission of this County department is to provide an open and transparent procurement process that promotes maximum competition, delivers procurement opportunities to our community, implements efficient procurement practices, and leverages the County's overall resources to achieve best value.
The Office of The Chief Procurement Officer
This County department is responsible for certifying for-profit businesses as minority owned, women owned, veteran owned, or person with disability owned, and monitors contracts with goals to ensue vendors are being paid.
Office of Contract Compliance
A certification offered by the UPPCC that certifies competency in essential areas of public procurement at the buyer level through application and examination.
CPPB
Founded on October 26, 1977, this chapter of NIGP is a not-for profit organization comprised of public purchasing officials throughout the state of Illinois.
IAPPO
this solicitation type is used to establish a pool of pre-qualified vendors
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
A function of OCPO where antiquated and underutilized County assets are auctioned to the general public.
Surplus Auction
This County Bureau is responsible for setting financial strategy that addresses the long term fiscal health of the County.
Bureau of Finance
A certification offered by the UPPCC that certifies competency in essential areas of public procurement at the supervisory/management level through application and examination.
CPPO
This consortium leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of its members.
Omnia Partners or Sourcewell
Piggyback / Reference Agreement
OCPO procures for Offices Under The President and Elected Officials. Name an agency that OCPO does not procure for.
Health and Hospital System
Cook County Housing Authority
Cook County Land Bank
Sister Agencies
This County system is used to track and approve items needing Board review.
Legistar
This certification is provided to individuals who have successfully attained the competency-based qualifications set forth by the NIGP in 7 focus areas of public procurement.
NIGP-CPP
Established in 1944 this not-for-profit educational organization aims to develop, support, and promote the public procurement profession through premier educational and research programs. professional support, and an annual forum.
NIGP
This procurement method is used for proprietary, copyright restrictions, equipment compatibility, patent products, or unique and specialized skill and experience.
This individual undertakes an executive role in Cook County focusing on sourcing, procurement, and supply management. Typically responsible for the management, administration, and supervision of the County's acquisition of goods and services.
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
This group of elected officials oversees County activities and works to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and County operations run smoothly.
Board of Commissioners
The location of Fall 2024 IAPPO Conference.
Downers Grove, IL
This person is the President of the Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials and is currently the chair of the NIGP Talent Council.
Art Moore
This solicitation type is used for goods and service where the scope is complex. Responses are evaluated and scored by a committee. Price is not the primary factor for award.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
This online database is used to post bid tabulations and executed contracts and amendments to the public.
Open Data
This individual oversees the Cook County Board of Commissioners and is the first Black woman to be elected as Chief Executive Officer of Cook County.
President Toni Preckwinkle
The location of the 2024 NIGP Forum.
Charlotte, NC