Procurement Services

Procurement Services at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is an organization of contract and procurement professionals dedicated to delivering value-added, proactive, innovative procurement of goods and services that consistently exceed customer expectations.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago provides equal opportunities in its procurement activities to all organizations based on qualifications and merit.

The Seventh District is also supported by a Federal Reserve System National Procurement Office (NPO). The NPO is responsible for the development and execution of national contracts that provide the lowest total cost of ownership for the Federal Reserve System. The NPO manages vendor relationships and performance to ensure quality products and services from vendors. The NPO is located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Following is a list of goods and services purchased by the Bank. Items marked with an asterisk are contracted for by the NPO. This list is not comprehensive.

Supplies

• Cash Bundling and Bags*
• Cleaning Supplies
• Envelopes
• Office Supplies*
• Paper
• Plastics
• Signs
• Stationary

Equipment

• Automobiles
• Copiers*
• Computers*
• Fax Machines
• Networking Equipment*
• Security Equipment*
• Servers*
• Surveillance Equipment*

Facilities/Building Services

• Artwork
• Environmental testing/engineering*
• Furniture*
• General Construction
• Housekeeping*
• Mechanical engineering
• Plants and Landscaping
• Building Services (Electricians, Painters, Plumbers, Window Washers, Pipefitters)
• Cafeteria Services*

Professional/Technical

• Architectural services
• Cellular devices*
• Consulting
• Marketing services
• Software*
• Training*

Other Services

• Armored carriers
• Audiovisual services
• Document storage and destruction*
• Equipment maintenance
• Telecommunication Services*
• Temporary staffing
• Transcription services
• Photography
• Rubbish removal*

We are corporate members of both Chicago Minority Business Development Council, Inc. and Chicago United.