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Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Initiative The Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Program is a certification aimed at stimulating the utilization of small businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.

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Ethics and Campaign Financing: A guide for persons or business entities that have or seek contracts with the City of Chicago Chicago’s Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances (Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of Chicago’s Municipal Code, respectively) impose restrictions on the interactions of persons and business entities who are City contractors or vendors (or who seek City contracts) with City employees or officials. This brochure summarizes these restrictions.

Investigation of Discrimination Complaints The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

MBE/WBE Program Overview

Procurement Fundamentals 2012 The City of Chicago's Guide to Procurement Fundamentals

Settlement and Mediation of Discrimination Cases The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

Subcontractor Payment Certification Requirements

Tax Application and Affidavit Forms Forms used to correspond with the Tax Division

Tax Information Bulletins Information Bulletins regarding various tax issues

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Vendor Payment Inquiries

Your Business Is Certified, Now What? Department of Procurement Services Newly Certified Booklet