Waterman Village bids, RFPs and contracts
IllinoisPop. 1,640 · villageofwaterman.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 18
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 3
- None open now
- Contracts
- 380
- 224 vendors
The 30-second brief
18 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Waterman Village's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and community events & activities. The latest, from Oct 13: The agenda also scheduled consideration of Willett Hofmann Engineering's proposal for the S. Elm Culvert Project. That put the engineering work in front of the board on October 13, 2026, with the decision still pending at the meeting time. The proposal is a useful signal for design, construction support, and any follow-on project management work tied to the culvert project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Dekalb County Etsb for waterman Considers Agreement With DeKalb County ETSB (Oct 2026) and O’brien Civil Works for south Elm Culvert Bid Considered for O’Brien Civil Works (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Waterman Village's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Waterman Village has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Waterman Village buys from, taken from council records. 380 contracts with 224 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Waterman Village.
Questions about Waterman Village
How do I become an approved vendor for Waterman Village?
Waterman Village currently works with 224 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 14 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 Waterman Village?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Waterman Village include Waterman village — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Waterman village — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Waterman village — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Waterman Village publish RFPs?
Waterman Village publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Waterman Village. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Waterman Village?
At Waterman Village, 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 B & F Construction Code Services, Chilton Yambert Porter, and Willett Hofmann & Assoc.. 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 14 decision-makers at Waterman Village.
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What does Waterman Village spend the most on?
Based on 1,054 tracked contracts, Waterman Village spends most on Capital Projects (575), Public Works (262), Public Safety (97), Environmental Services (71), and Professional Services (49). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Waterman Village's current vendors?
Waterman Village currently works with vendors including DEKALB COUNTY ETSB, O’BRIEN CIVIL WORKS, WILLETT HOFMANN ENGINEERING, BHATI, NICK DBA WATERMAN CAFÉ, TAUSCH CONSTRUCTION, and LAFFEY CONCRETE LLC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Waterman Village working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Waterman Village is actively discussing: Waterman village — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Waterman village — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Waterman village — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Waterman Village Board Meeting: Development Agreement & Ordinance Review, and Waterman Village Board Meeting: Solar, Zoning, and Personnel Decisions. 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 Waterman Village have?
Waterman Village currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (575), Public Works (262), and Public Safety (97). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.