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Strategic Partners

CORE Construction Services of Illinois

At CORE Construction, we build with more than concrete, steel and glass.
We also build strong, long-lasting relationships based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. Through these relationships, we have been finding solutions that add value to construction projects in markets across the nation since 1937.

When you partner with CORE Construction, you are working with a family-owned company with 29 regional offices and a history that reaches back over 83 years. You will benefit from the experience, commitment, integrity and innovation of some of the brightest professionals the industry has to offer. These CORE values are evident in every level of our company and are a part of everything we do.

AT CORE, We are committed to building...
◾RELATIONSHIPS - founded in mutual respect, integrity and trust
◾SOLUTIONS - for our customers through professional construction services
◾VALUE - for our customers, our employees and the communities we serve

Our Core Values are:
◾INTEGRITY
◾FAIRNESS
◾CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
◾RESULTS

CORE is committed to building our communities

It starts with a spirit of gratitude and is achieved by serving our neighbors in the communities we help build. Improving the quality of life for everyone in the community, as well as those in our industry, is the ultimate goal of the service projects we undertake.

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Crawford Murphy & Tilly Engineering

Centered in Value

Infrastructure brings exceptional value to our daily lives.

Through innovation and a passionate pursuit of excellence, our team of engineers, planners and other related design professionals are driven to help our clients achieve the highest value possible for the infrastructure they build and manage. Together we work to make our communities more livable and sustainable through:

•INSIGHT

that comes from resources focused on core services.

•PERFORMANCE

that comes from a strong project management culture.

•INVESTMENT

in our clients’ challenges and aspirations.

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Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)

Our mission is to ensure the accountable, efficient, transparent and effective delivery of a broad range of programs and services to state agencies, the Illinois business community, local governments, and the citizens of Illinois, while maintaining the lowest impact on taxpayer dollars.
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WINTRUST FINANCIAL

9700 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

(847) 939-9000

Wintrust Financial Corporation (Wintrust) is a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois. The Company engages in the business of providing traditional community banking services, commercial banking, wealth management services, commercial insurance premium financing, life insurance premium financing, mortgage origination, short-term accounts receivable financing, and certain administrative services, such as data processing of payrolls, billing and treasury management services. The Company provides community-oriented, personal and commercial banking services to customers located in the greater Chicago, Illinois and southern Wisconsin metropolitan areas through its 15 wholly owned banking subsidiaries.
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M. Cannon Roofing

Everything you need to know about M Cannon Roofing can be summarized in 3 words: experience, commitment and “can-do” attitude.

Let’s start with experience. We bring over 50 years of experience to the table in every facet of roofing. From field installation, administration and project management to the oversight of knowledgeable estimators and sales teams, our team has lived it, which means a smooth job for you.

Now, let’s add in commitment. We’ll exceed your expectations with cost-effective problem-solving techniques, quality workmanship and a team atmosphere. Our commitment extends to actively participating in the continuing growth of Chicago and the surrounding areas.

Then, there’s the “can do” attitude that our culture fully embraces. You can depend on us to provide a great solution, adapt to challenges and make things happen on time and within budget. This approach resulted in one of our proudest moments—winning the 2012 Minority Business Enterprise of the Year Award presented by Chicago Public Schools.

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SCORE Fox Valley

Ed Peterlinz

1120 E DIEHL ROAD NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563

(630) 692-1162

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than fifty years. Founded in 1964, SCORE is headquartered in Herndon, VA and has 320 chapters throughout the United States and its territories, with over 11,000 volunteers nationwide. SCORE Fox Valley The SCORE Fox Valley Chapter has counseling offices throughout the western suburbs of Chicago, covering the 6 counties of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane, Will, Kendall, McHenry, Boone and Winnebago. Make an appointment at one of our convenient locations for free face-to-face mentoring. We are eager to meet with you at a time and location of your choosing, throughout the 8 county Fox Valley area. Our local workshops connect small business owners with the people and information they need to start, grow and maintain their businesses, as well as online workshops available 24/7. We provide resources, templates and tools to assist entrepreneurs in developing the plans they need to succeed.

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City of Chicago, Department of Procurement Services DPS

121 N. LaSalle St. Room 806 Chicago, IL 60602

312.744.4900

Welcome to the Department of Procurement Services. We contract for over $2 billion of goods and services annually for the City of Chicago. Our open bid and solicitation process ensures fairness, competition and best value. Procurement Services explores best solutions for Chicago's diverse needs. We improve our contracts by using City of Chicago certified firms and green procurement initiatives. We generate revenue through our auctions that promote reuse and recycling. All this is done by complying with various legislative parameters that guide us. Responsible vendors are encouraged to share in many contracting opportunities. Attend one of our outreach events or click through our website to find out more on how to do business with the City of Chicago.
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Procore

Prime Proposal Group, Inc

7901 4th St N, Suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

(800) 405-0570

With over 20 years of proposal and grant writing experience, our team members provide quality consulting from pre-bid to award. Prime’s proven and professional team is equipped to build your organization a customized cover page, narrative, and winning proposal response. Our team is prepared to handle any request regardless of size, scope, or service. Prime has delivered upwards of 8-figures in awards and has worked with MBEs, WBEs, DBEs, SBEs, VOSBs, corporations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, service providers, security firms, transportation companies, and general contractors, to name a few. Let us optimize the proposal and creative design process, so you have more time to concentrate on business needs and demands.
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F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen

F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen is one of the largest, most experienced and respected general contractors in the Midwest, with a growing reputation throughout the United States. Since 1975 we have provided full-service construction services on thousands of projects in both the public and private sector.

Our diverse experience and expertise comprises construction, rebuilding, renovation and repair work across a broad range of initiatives, including:

Bridges
Commercial Properties
Healthcare
Libraries
Municipal Buildings
Major highways
Police Stations
Private Institutions
Religious Institutions
Schools
Transit systems
Waste Water treatment facilities
And more

We treat each project with the same small company philosophy: provide personalized service and build relationships of confidence and trust with our clients.

By adhering to these principles, we’ve earned a reputation for fair and responsible pricing and keeping our promises.

Above all, at Paschen we pride ourselves on delivering each contract to the client’s complete satisfaction …no matter how complex the project.
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Leopardo

Leopardo is a recognized leader in construction with the resources to build world-class projects with innovative processes across every major sector. Founded in 1977, we’ve grown continuously and today employ more than 450 industry professionals in our Hoffman Estates and Chicago offices, as well as on job sites across the nation.
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O'Shea Builders

O’Shea Builders is a leading commercial-construction firm in Illinois, recognized by Engineering News-Record magazine as a “Top 100 Contractor in the Midwest.” We provide general contracting, design-build and construction management services to clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, faith-based and retail industries.
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Lendlease

Lendlease is an international property and infrastructure group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.
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Sterling Bay

Sterling Bay is a leader in identifying and creating urban campus opportunities. We have earned the trust of lenders, brokers and tenants alike who have placed their confidence in Sterling Bay’s ability to deliver unprecedented developments. Companies like Google, McDonald’s, Uber and Hillshire Brands have turned to us to create exceptional headquarter space.
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