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City of Benton bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest contract
Apr 30, 2022
4 years ago
Open bids
1+
Next due Nov 18
Contracts
283
203 vendors
Population
6,558

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Infrastructure & Maintenance.

How they buy

1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 18. Latest awards: Beelman Logistics for transportation Services From Beelman Logistics ($3,603.52, Apr 2022) and Zinzileta, John for individual Contractor Paid From Downtown TIF ($5,000.00, Apr 2022).

1 open bidDue Nov 18

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Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Benton is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Benton buys from, taken from council records. 283 contracts with 203 vendors.

BEELMAN LOGISTICSTransportation Services From Beelman Logistics · Apr 30$3,603.52
ZINZILETA, JOHNIndividual Contractor Paid From Downtown TIF · Apr 30$5,000.00
REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICTWholesale Water Purchased From Rend Lake · Apr 30$512,979.53
LITTLE EGYPT MOSQUITO COMPANYMosquito Control Services Contracted · Apr 30$14,000.00
ORSEY, DENNIS ATTORNEY AT LAWLegal Counsel For Fire And Police Pensions · Apr 30$6,375.00

Questions about City of Benton

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Benton?

City of Benton currently works with 203 vendors across contract types including TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

How do I win a contract with City of Benton?

Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (15), Public Works (7), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (3), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.

Where does City of Benton publish RFPs?

City of Benton publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from City of Benton. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Infrastructure & Maintenance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Benton?

At City of Benton, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.

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What does City of Benton spend the most on?

Based on 31 tracked contracts, City of Benton spends most on Capital Projects (15), Public Works (7), Infrastructure & Maintenance (3), Public Safety (3), and Utilities (3). Contract types include TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Benton's current vendors?

City of Benton currently works with vendors including BEELMAN LOGISTICS, ZINZILETA, JOHN, REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, LITTLE EGYPT MOSQUITO COMPANY, ORSEY, DENNIS ATTORNEY AT LAW, LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP, IL EPA, HARRIS, ILLINI ASPHALT CORP, and ZEMENICK & WALKER INC. These vendors span contract types like TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

How many active solicitations does City of Benton have?

City of Benton currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (15), Public Works (7), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (3). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.

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