Procurement Services
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) currently does business with hundreds of vendors who provide a wide range of goods and services.
Our purchases include, but are not limited to:
Supplies
- Cash Bundling and Bags
- Cleaning Supplies
- Office Supplies
- Paper
- Plastics
- Signs
- Stationary
Equipment
- Automobiles
- Copiers
- Computers
- 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 Services
- Consulting Services
- Marketing Services
- Software
- Training
Other Services
- Armored Carriers
- Audio visual Services
- Document Storage and Destruction
- Equipment Maintenance
- Telecommunications Services
- Photography
- Rubbish Removal
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago ("FRBC" or "Bank") requires independent contractors and companies that do business with the FRBC to act with honesty and integrity in their dealings with the Bank.
Companies and independent contractors must also comply with the FRBC’s Anti-Fraud Policy. Please review this link for more information regarding the Bank’s Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures.
The Federal Reserve System utilizes an e-commerce provider known as Ariba. Suppliers are expected to register with Ariba to participate in acquisition opportunities including bids, purchase orders and invoicing. Information on how to view purchase orders, submit invoices, and other relevant activities are listed on the right under Ariba Resources for Suppliers.
The FRBC uses competitive procedures, which include requests for quotations and requests for proposals, to acquire the goods and services needed from prequalified suppliers. The Bank awards contracts to those suppliers that best meet its needs in terms of price, quality, availability and service.
Please note, the FRBC does not participate in contracts executed by the General Services Administration and is not allowed to purchase goods or services off of Federal supply schedules.
Become a Bank Supplier
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has the following core contracted expectations of its suppliers:
- Confirm their commitment to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and contracting
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Deliver products and services meeting applicable quality and safety standards
- Compliance with The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago procurement policies
- Adherence to Conflict of Interest policies when dealing with Federal Reserve employees
- Maintain strong ethical business practices
Our Procurement Contacts
- Heather Hilland, Procurement Manager: heather.hilland@chi.frb.org
- Charles Aguanunu, Procurement Team Lead: charles.aguanunu@chi.frb.org
- Kurt Redig, Procurement Team Lead: kurt.redig@chi.frb.org
- Mark Hands, Director of Supplier Diversity: mark.hands@chi.frb.org
