Contracting Opportunities

To work with Walsh VINCI Transit Community Partners on this historic project, all DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) firms must be certified by the Illinois Unified Certification Program (IL UCP), which includes the CTA, Illinois Department of Transportation, City of Chicago, Metra, and Pace.  

New, small and disadvantaged businesses face unique technical and financial challenges affecting their ability to successfully respond to procurements of this size and complexity. Our staff has been trained to meet with differing needs of each business with a true sense of partnering and cooperation. Walsh VINCI Transit Community partners will work with you to evaluate the specific barriers you face (capacity, prequalification, or other issues) to find the right solution for you.  

As a small business, finding skilled and deserving workforce can be a challenge. Walsh VINCI Transit Community Partners prioritizes trade workers reflective of the communities we build in. We’ve worked hard at developing connections within the neighborhoods we serve to help provide opportunities for under-served and underrepresented people. We will facilitate relationships between our contractors and these agencies to ensure equal opportunity for all aspects of the project.  

Take the first step to working with WVTCP

If you are a small-business owner with or without DBE certification, we want to meet youContact Kate Lenertz at klenertz@walshgroup.com or 312-890-3316 to receive a copy of our Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Upon receipt of an executed DNA, we will invite you to access additional information via SmartBid. You do not need to have your DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) certification in hand to contact us. We can help you obtain your certification. If you need additional information, do not hesitate to contact us!  

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DBE Certification Steps

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is a certifying agency. Walsh VINCI Transit Community Partners has ample experience streamlining the communication process between contractor and CTA. Contact Kate Lenertz and klenertz@walshgroup.com or 312-890-3316, or use this website to inquire and start the DBE certification process now:  https://www.transitchicago.com/dbe