City of Bloomington bids, RFPs and contracts
Bloomington, IllinoisPop. 78,804 · bloomingtonil.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 193
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 4,130
- 1,491 vendors
The 30-second brief
193 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Bloomington's meetings, most in capital projects and professional services. The latest, from Nov 4: Police Department Expanding Internal De-Escalation Training.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Pgav Planners LLC for eastland Mall Feasibility Study Recommended for PGAV (Not to exceed $30,000, Oct 2026) and Marubeni America Corporation Dba Helena Agri Enterprises LLC (Not to exceed $235,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Bloomington's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Bloomington is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Bloomington buys from, taken from council records. 4,130 contracts with 1,491 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Bloomington.
Questions about City of Bloomington
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Bloomington?
City of Bloomington currently works with 1,491 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, SUPPLIES, OTHER, FACILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 70 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Bloomington?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Bloomington include City of Bloomington — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Bloomington — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Bloomington Township Board Meeting: Recycling, Tax Rates, and EAV Update, suggesting active spending in these areas. 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 Bloomington publish RFPs?
City of Bloomington publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 503 solicitations from City of Bloomington. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Bloomington?
At City of Bloomington, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Parks & Recreation — Park Maintenance, and Bcpa. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 70 decision-makers at City of Bloomington.
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What does City of Bloomington spend the most on?
Based on 3,585 tracked contracts, City of Bloomington spends most on Capital Projects (2,018), Public Works (624), Grants (434), Public Safety (341), and Environmental Services (168). Contract types include CONSULTING, SUPPLIES, OTHER, FACILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Bloomington's current vendors?
City of Bloomington currently works with vendors including PGAV PLANNERS LLC, MARUBENI AMERICA CORPORATION DBA HELENA AGRI ENTERPRISES LLC, EASTLAND MALL REDEVELOPERS LLC, CENTRAL ILLINOIS REGIONAL AIRPORT (CIRA), CDW GOVERNMENT LLC, FARNSWORTH GROUP INC, ILLINOIS STATE WATER SURVEY, PEACE MEAL ~ OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, HERITAGE MACHINE & WELDING INC, and WATTS COPY SYSTEMS. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, SUPPLIES, OTHER, FACILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Bloomington working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, City of Bloomington is actively discussing: City of Bloomington — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Bloomington — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Bloomington Township Board Meeting: Recycling, Tax Rates, and EAV Update, Bloomington: Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase for 2025 - Analysis, and Bloomington Council: Audit Review, Water Update, Community Engagement. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of Bloomington have?
City of Bloomington currently has 503 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,018), Public Works (624), and Grants (434). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.