Purchasing News

• Providing Goods or Services Requires an Approved CPS Purchase Order
  In order to do business with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), you must obtain an approved purchase order prior to providing any goods or services. This has been Board policy for many years, and is completely consistent with proper business practices. However, it is now evident that adherence to this has not been flawless, so we are putting all vendors on notice in no uncertain terms.
  
  If you are presently providing goods or services (or have done so in the recent past) without an approved purchase order, you must provide the necessary information by filling out the survey provided at the below URL as soon as possible. You need to provide accurate information such as the description of goods and/or services, delivery dates and dollar amount for review and resolution by CPS. Please follow the link below to fill out the survey.
  
  
  • http://www.csc.cps.k12.il.us/purchasing/vendor.htm
  
  When we receive this information, we will review and determine if payment can be made.
  
  Effective immediately, going forward, if you deliver goods or provide services without an approved purchase order, you will not be paid for those goods or services. If a school or department requests you to provide goods or services without an approved purchase order, do not provide the goods or services. Instead, direct the school or department to obtain an approved purchase order through the Office of Procurement and Contracts. Schools and departments have been put on alert that ordering goods or services without an approved purchase order is a violation of Board Rule 7-13(b).
  
  Invoices must include a purchase order number, itemized description of services rendered, date the materials were delivered, invoice date and amount due. All invoices must be submitted to Chicago Public Schools, Accounts Payable, P.O. Box 661, Chicago, IL 60690-0661.
  
  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Department of Procurement and Contracts at purchasing@cps.k12.il.us or at 773-553-2280 for more information. Click here for PDF .

2012 Board Report Schedule

• Board Report deadline schedule is available online.