Contract Compliance

The mission of the Office of Contract Compliance is to increase the pool of qualified, diverse vendors who are in position to participate in Cook County contracting opportunities. The office strives to monitor and track all contracts to ensure compliance with the MWBE ordinance. We do this by promoting racial parity, contract diversity and continued transparency with industry best practices.

Certification

  • Overseeing applications
  • Reviewing applications
  • Approving qualified vendors
Certification Guidance

Compliance

  • Setting  contract goals
  • Ensuring compliance 
  • Reviewing utilization plans 
Ensuring Contract Compliance

Strategic Initiatives

  • Understanding our work
  • Expanding access to opportunities
  • Removing barriers 
Supporting County Vendors

Contracting Tips

  • Links to contracting opportunities
  • Links to organizations providing resources
  • Explore offerings to certified businesses
View opportunities

Get Certified 

  • Apply for Certification
  • Search Cook County's M/W/VBE Certification Directory
  • Access other important information
Apply Here

FAQs

  • View Frequently Asked Questions
  • Submit your own questions to our staff
  • Access helpful compliance information 
See FAQs

Events

View and register for helpful upcoming Contract Compliance events like virtual workshops and panels.

Reports

Access Diversity Reports and Disparity Studies as well as other archival Contract Compliance documents. 

Form Library

This portal contains a comprehensive collection of Contact Compliance forms for doing business with the County.

Contact Us

We want to hear from you! Please don't hesitate to reach out to our office if we can ever be of assistance.

Agency Head

Nicole N. Mandeville, Director