Lake County
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- Countywide Stormwater Management Plan Update in Progress
- Shoreline Stabilization Project to be Managed by Partner
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Lake County Project Signals178 found
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Lake County: Countywide Stormwater Management Plan Update in Progress
The county is in the process of updating its comprehensive stormwater management plan from 2002. Whi...
Lake County: Shoreline Stabilization Project to be Managed by Partner
The county has an agreement for the Timberlake Civic Association to manage a grant-funded shoreline ...
Lake County: County Reviewing Gauge Maintenance Agreement Renewal
Lake County is considering a one-year, $24,900 joint funding agreement renewal with the USGS for the...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Lake County?
- Lake County currently works with 1,990 vendors across contract types including OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 66 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 Lake County?
- Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lake County include Lake County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lake County Board of Health Meeting: Approvals, Grants, & Initiatives, and Lake County HCDC Meeting: PY25 AAP Amendment & Funding Reallocations, 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 Lake County publish RFPs?
- Lake County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 119 solicitations from Lake County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Lake County?
- At Lake County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Lake County Emergency Management Agency, Lake County Forest Preserves, Community Development, Planning, Building and Development Department, and Finance. 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 66 decision-makers at Lake County.
- What does Lake County spend the most on?
- Based on 4,175 tracked contracts, Lake County spends most on Capital Projects (1,748), Grants (1,189), Public Works (647), Environmental Services (318), and Transportation (273). Contract types include OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Lake County's current vendors?
- Lake County currently works with vendors including UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, INTEGRATED LAKES MANAGEMENT, TIMBERLAKE CIVIC ASSOCIATION, LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, MAX & BOYD'S HIDEOUT INC, GFT INFRASTRUCTURE INC, CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY FOR PLANNING (CMAP), NORTHERN ILLINOIS TRANSIT AUTHORITY (NITA), and RMARTS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is Lake County working on?
- Based on 17 tracked meetings, Lake County is actively discussing: Lake County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lake County Board of Health Meeting: Approvals, Grants, & Initiatives, Lake County HCDC Meeting: PY25 AAP Amendment & Funding Reallocations, Lake County Board of Health Meeting: Funding, Fees, Dates Addressed, and Lake County Board Approves Contracts, Grants, and Infrastructure Projects. 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 Lake County have?
- Lake County currently has 119 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,748), Grants (1,189), and Public Works (647). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.
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