The University of Chicago seeks qualified suppliers for comprehensive maintenance and management services for its campus vehicle fleet. The scope includes preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, parts procurement, fleet scheduling, and related administrative support, with possible on-site service and 24/7 emergency response. Proposals should describe service plans, staffing, parts inventory management, reporting, and pricing for a multi-year contract.
The University of Chicago seeks qualified suppliers for comprehensive maintenance and management services for its campus vehicle fleet. The scope includes preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, parts procurement, fleet scheduling, and related administrative support, with possible on-site service and 24/7 emergency response. Proposals should describe service plans, staffing, parts inventory management, reporting, and pricing for a multi-year contract.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Chicago
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
18,566
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
144050
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Phoenixes
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
12,563.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
96%
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Board meetings and strategic plans from University of Chicago
United Seed Fund Presentation
Date: Nov 18, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The presentation outlines impact measurement strategies for investments in startups serving the base of the economic pyramid. The discussion covers government procurement challenges, urban water and sanitation projects, and the application of behavioral design to social initiatives, such as road safety. The speaker further details how the fund evaluates portfolio companies, emphasizing the necessity of integrating social impact metrics alongside financial performance.
Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting Summary
Date: Apr 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a public safety update, reporting a significant reduction in robberies and an increase in aggravated assaults in the patrol area. Strategies for the upcoming summer months were discussed, including coordination for the Obama Presidential Center opening and the deployment of bicycle officers. The council conducted a panel discussion on managing large, social media-driven teen takeovers, emphasizing community-based solutions over enforcement. Topics included proactive student behavior management, a community-driven 'convergence' approach for positive youth interaction, and the potential for a city ordinance to offer liability protection for volunteers. The council also explored police protocols for mass gatherings, prioritizing de-escalation and preventative community partnerships.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to University of Chicago.
Jerry SchisslerAssistant Dean and Executive Director of Strategy and Analytics
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University Of Chicago Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting
Date: Apr 10, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed the outcomes of a previous forum emphasizing youth mentorship and provided updates on the ongoing public safety survey research design and the student representative application process. A panel discussion on community policing explored models of collaborative legitimacy and departmental philosophies. Participants addressed the necessity of educating the public on appropriate emergency and non-emergency reporting channels. The council also reviewed concerns regarding crime reporting procedures under Clery Act geographic boundaries and discussed future communication and transparency strategies.
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