Union County bids, RFPs and contracts
IllinoisPop. 16,656 · unioncountyil.gov- Latest contract
- Jun 12, 2026
- 5 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 47
- Contracts
- 6
- 5 vendors
- Decision makers
- 1
The 30-second brief
Payroll and Pension leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Village of Alto Pass Il for county to assist Alto Pass with road maintenance (Jun 2026) and Village of Mill Creek Il for county-village road maintenance pact with Mill Creek (Jun 2026).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Union County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Union County buys from, taken from council records. 6 contracts with 5 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Union County.
Questions about Union County
How do I become an approved vendor for Union County?
Union County currently works with 5 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1 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 Union County?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Payroll and Pension (2), Administration & Finance (1), and Information Technology (1), 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 Union County publish RFPs?
Union County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 47 solicitations from Union County. The most active RFP sectors are Payroll and Pension, Administration & Finance, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Union County?
At Union County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 1 decision-makers at Union County.
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What does Union County spend the most on?
Based on 4 tracked contracts, Union County spends most on Payroll and Pension (2), Administration & Finance (1), and Information Technology (1). Contract types include FACILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Union County's current vendors?
Union County currently works with vendors including VILLAGE OF ALTO PASS IL, VILLAGE OF MILL CREEK IL, HANSON’S DUCK INN, CITY OF JONESBORO IL, and VILLAGE OF DONGOLA IL. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, and OTHER. 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 Union County have?
Union County currently has 47 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Payroll and Pension (2), Administration & Finance (1), and Information Technology (1). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.