Pre-RFPCommunity & OutreachDetected Jul 16, 2026

Cook County authorized the Bureau of Administration and other departments to use County resources to plan, promote, and support the 2026 UNCF Chicago Walk for Education on September 26, 2026. This implies upcoming needs for event planning, logistics, communications, and community engagement support. Vendors in events, staffing, outreach, print, and digital promotion can approach the Bureau and participating departments to help execute or enhance this large education-focused community event.

Resolution explicitly authorizes use of County resources to plan, coordinate, and promote the walk in collaboration with UNCF.

Cook CountySupport for 2026 UNCF Walk

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What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

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Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Cook County's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

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