Thursday, July 11, 2013

Doing Business With the Chicago Department of Aviation at O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport

View of Chicago Skyline from Midway International Airport
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) administers all aspects of two major airports – Chicago O'Hare and Midway International Airports. In addition to managing world class airports in Chicago, CDA is one of the regional leaders in business, employment and sustainability. CDA has made a commitment to the Chicago area community to be a steward to residents, visitors and the environment.
The CDA's central purpose is to:
  • Ensure safe and efficient travel through O'Hare and Midway International Airports
  • Successfully implement the O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP)
  • Enhance economic activity and job creation of O'Hare and Midway International Airports
  • Manage airport tenant and concessions license agreements; ground transportation facilities; financial administration; research, planning and development activities
  • Integrate airport-specific, sustainable planning and practices in design, construction, operations, maintenance and daily airport functions






Facts and figures for O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport can be viewed by clicking the appropriate link.

Vital Economic Role

Cargo at O'Hare
The CDA is self-supporting, using no local or state tax dollars for operations or capital improvements at O'Hare and Midway International Airports. Together Chicago's airports generate more than $45 billion in annual economic activity and create 540,000 jobs for the region. Click here to find current contracting opportunities at the airports and here to find information about employers at the airports.

O'Hare Modernization Program

Construction of Runway 9L-27R at O'Hare
The CDA is committed to continually improving and enhancing Chicago's airports and is responsible for the management of the O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP). The OMP is a delay reduction/capacity enhancement program changing O'Hare's intersecting runway system into a parallel runway configuration, which will usher O'Hare into the 21st century as a world-wide technology and sustainable airports leader. We invite you to find out more about the O'Hare Modernization Program.

Commitment to Sustainability and the Environment

The CDA continues to serve as an industry leader for environmental stewardship by embracing environmentally, socially, and economically responsible practices. Learn more about our Sustainable Initiatives at O'Hare and Midway.
CDA strives to maintain an excellent relationship with the communities surrounding the airport and has a pro-active Airport Noise Management program at both O'Hare and Midway.

CDA Leadership Team

CDA is lead by Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino and her dedicated staff. Click here to meet the Chicago Department of Aviation Leadership Team.

CDA can be contacted by dialing Customer Service at 773.686.2200 or via mail at:

Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)
Customer Service
P.O. Box 66142
Chicago, IL 60666
Doing Business with the Chicago Department of Aviation at O'Hare and Midway Airports

Chicago’s airports are major economic engines for our City that create 540,000 jobs and $45 billion of annual economic activity. With nearly 67 million passengers and approximately 875,000 flight operations last year, O’Hare remains one of the busiest airports in the world. Midway continues to be one of the fastest growing U.S. airports with passenger traffic up seven percent year over year to more than18 million passengers in 2011.
The CDA is committed to seeking any and all available opportunities for M/W/DBEs to participate in aviation related work. We engage in significant outreach efforts to ensure that any and all firms in Chicago are aware of upcoming CDA contracting opportunities. To that end, the CDA either hosted or participated in 20 outreach sessions all over the City in 2012. Similarly, the CDA has already issued more than 230 web alerts in 2012 to over 8,000 subscribers. The CDA web alerts cover topics including announcements for bid package opportunities, job openings and upcoming events; as well as a wide variety of positive news stories about Chicago’s two airports and the Department’s current activities, special programs and accomplishments.

Anticipated Bid Opportunities

Click here to see all anticipated bid opportunities.

Terminal 5 Redevelopment Opportunities

On September 1, 2011, the City of Chicago awarded Westfield Concession Management ("Westfield") the contract to oversee concession management at Terminal 5, which includes the food and retail operations. Find out more about potential contracting opportunities associated with the Terminal 5 Redevelopment.

Contractor Open Houses

The Chicago Department of Aviation periodically holds contractor Open Houses for upcoming contracts. Click here to find out about future or past Open House events.

Contact Information

Concessions Information
Concessions@FlyChicago.com
Bid Information
Bidquestions@flychicago.com ​
Source: CDA website

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