CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: SEIU Local 1 Security and Janitorial Contracts

Original title: GENIE KASTRUP for SEIU LOCAL 1 @ MAYORS OFFICE (2018-04-01)

April 1, 2018

lobbying government contracts labor unions janitorial services security services

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific interest group advocating for changes or updates to the city's procurement process for security and cleaning services, which impacts how the city awards multi-million dollar service contracts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

SEIU Local 1

The union represents workers who may be employed by companies bidding on or currently holding city security and janitorial contracts.

Chicago Mayor's Office

The office is responsible for overseeing the procurement process and responding to lobbying inquiries regarding city contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Genie Kastrup, representing SEIU Local 1, lobbied the Chicago Mayor's Office regarding requests for proposals (s) for security and janitorial service contracts. This activity occurred during the second quarter of 2018.

Key Facts

Genie Kastrup acted as the lobbyist for SEIU Local 1.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Mayor's Office.
The primary goal of the lobbying was to influence the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for security and janitorial contracts.
The lobbying period covered April 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018.
The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an RFP in this context?

An (Request for Proposal) is a formal document the city issues to invite companies to bid on providing specific services, such as security or janitorial work.

Why was SEIU Local 1 lobbying the Mayor's Office?

The document indicates they were seeking to influence the administrative process regarding how the city handles security and janitorial service contracts.