Bloomington Fire Department
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- Council approved an intergovernmental agreement for the 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program award. Bloomington Police Department will administer the grant, with $17,497.80 assigned to Bloomington, $15,606.90 to the Town of Normal, and $3,678.30 to McLean County. The grant is for law enforcement expenses such as training, technology, and equipment, so the useful sales angle is the city has an active grant-funded public safety spending stream.
- Ongoing Training Ammunition Demand for Semi-Annual Qualifications
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Bloomington Fire Department approved an intergovernmental agreement for the 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program award. Bloomington Police Department will administer the grant, with $17,497.80 assigned to Bloomington, $15,606.90 to the Town of Normal, and $3,678.30 to McLean County. The grant is for law enforcement expenses such as training, technology, and equipment, so the useful sales angle is the city has an active grant-funded public safety spending stream.
JAG grant approved funding law enforcement technology and equipment.
Bloomington Fire Department: Ongoing Training Ammunition Demand for Semi-Annual Qualifications
Bloomington is procuring 180,000 rounds of 9mm and 145,000 rounds of 5.56 training ammunition to sat...
Bloomington Fire Department considered a $51,122 additional excess workers' compensation premium owed to Arthur J. Gallagher for fiscal year 2026. Staff said the extra charge came from higher actual payroll after the policy had already been renewed on April 28, 2025 for $1,742,988. This is decided insurance administration, useful as incumbent and renewal intelligence.
The council considered a $51,122 additional excess workers' compensation premium owed to Arthur J. Gallagher for fiscal year 2026. Staff said the extra charge came from higher actual payroll after the policy had already been renewed on April 28, 2025 for $1,742,988. This is decided insurance administration, useful as incumbent and renewal intelligence.
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Bloomington Fire Department?
- Start by reviewing Bloomington Fire Department's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a fire district in IL, they maintain an approved vendor list. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
- How do I win a contract with Bloomington Fire Department?
- Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (5), Professional Services (4), and Grants (3), 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 Bloomington Fire Department publish RFPs?
- Bloomington Fire Department publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Bloomington Fire Department?
- At Bloomington Fire Department, purchasing decisions are overseen by the fire chief and board of commissioners, with key roles in operations, apparatus, and administration. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
- What does Bloomington Fire Department spend the most on?
- Based on 18 tracked contracts, Bloomington Fire Department spends most on Capital Projects (5), Professional Services (4), Grants (3), Information Technology (3), and Public Safety (3). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Bloomington Fire Department's current vendors?
- Bloomington Fire Department currently works with vendors including COE EQUIPMENT, GEORGE GILDNER INC, AZAVAR AUDIT SOLUTIONS INC DBA AZAVAR GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, RAY O'HERRON, MCLEAN COUNTY ASPHALT, TESKA ASSOCIATES INC, STARK EXCAVATING INC, MEDICAL PRIORITY CONSULTANTS INC DBA PRIORITY DISPATCH CORPORATION, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECT INC, and ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
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