Ball Chatham CUSD 5 bids, RFPs and contracts
Chatham, Illinois4,655 students · chathamschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 36
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 18
- Contracts
- 8,987
- 2,199 vendors
The 30-second brief
36 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ball Chatham CUSD 5's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 29: Planning Underway for $14.7M Series 2026 Capital Referendum Bonds.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Administration & Finance.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 18. Latest awards: Stone River Group (Mar 2026) and Illinois High School Association for glenwood High School IHSA Membership Renewed for 2026-27 (Mar 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ball Chatham CUSD 5's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ball Chatham CUSD 5 is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ball Chatham CUSD 5 buys from, taken from council records. 8,987 contracts with 2,199 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
Questions about Ball Chatham CUSD 5
How do I become an approved vendor for Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 currently works with 2,199 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 136 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 Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ball Chatham CUSD 5 include Ball Chatham CUSD 5 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ball Chatham CUSD 5 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Ball-Chatham CUSD 5 Board Meeting: Tax Levy, Personnel, Policies Reviewed, 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 Ball Chatham CUSD 5 publish RFPs?
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from Ball Chatham CUSD 5. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
At Ball Chatham CUSD 5, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Elementary School. 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 136 decision-makers at Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
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What does Ball Chatham CUSD 5 spend the most on?
Based on 3,303 tracked contracts, Ball Chatham CUSD 5 spends most on Capital Projects (2,127), Information Technology (338), Administration & Finance (297), Recreation & Community Services (284), and Grants (257). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ball Chatham CUSD 5's current vendors?
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 currently works with vendors including STONE RIVER GROUP, ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, CBSI, TOM DAY BUSINESS MACHINES, B & B ELECTRIC INC, FLEXIBLE BENEFIT SER, AMEREN ILLINOIS, FARM & HOME SUPPLY, and ILMO PRODUCTS COMPAN. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, OTHER, EQUIPMENT, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Ball Chatham CUSD 5 working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, Ball Chatham CUSD 5 is actively discussing: Ball Chatham CUSD 5 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ball Chatham CUSD 5 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ball-Chatham CUSD 5 Board Meeting: Tax Levy, Personnel, Policies Reviewed, Ball-Chatham CUSD 5 Board Meeting: Tax Levy, Budget, and Key Decisions, and Ball-Chatham CUSD 5 Board Meeting: Grant, Finances, Personnel Actions. 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 Ball Chatham CUSD 5 have?
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,127), Information Technology (338), and Administration & Finance (297). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.