Boone County bids, RFPs and contracts
Belvidere, IllinoisPop. 53,568 · boonecountyil.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- Yesterday
- Pre-RFPs
- 247
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 7,056
- 2,238 vendors
The 30-second brief
247 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Boone County's meetings, most in information technology and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 26: County Capital Improvement Plan Requests Core Firewall Upgrade.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: MICROSOFT for administration Proposes Microsoft Surface Purchase ($19,200, Oct 2026) and Flock Cameras for boone County Requests Flock Cameras For Sheriff ($458,244, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Boone County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Boone County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Boone County buys from, taken from council records. 7,056 contracts with 2,238 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Boone County.
Questions about Boone County
How do I become an approved vendor for Boone County?
Boone County currently works with 2,238 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 40 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 Boone County?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Boone County include Boone County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Boone County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Boone County — 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 Boone County publish RFPs?
Boone County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 204 solicitations from Boone County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Boone County?
At Boone County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Boone County Sheriff's Office — Administration/Courthouse/Support Services, Information Technology, 17th Judicial Circuit Court — Boone County Courthouse, Court Administration, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, and Community Building Complex of Boone County. 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 40 decision-makers at Boone County.
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What does Boone County spend the most on?
Based on 6,800 tracked contracts, Boone County spends most on Capital Projects (4,003), Information Technology (756), Grants (698), Public Safety (676), and Environmental Services (667). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Boone County's current vendors?
Boone County currently works with vendors including MICROSOFT, FLOCK CAMERAS, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, RINGLAND JOHNSON, MIKE HARRIS MASON CONTRACTORS, MCDERMAID ROOFING & INSTALLATION COMPANY, and CIVIC PLUS ONLINE CODE HOSTING. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Boone County working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, Boone County is actively discussing: Boone County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Boone County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Boone County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Boone County Board Approves Construction & Maintenance Initiatives, and Boone County Finance Committee Discusses Truck Bids and PSB Remodeling. 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 Boone County have?
Boone County currently has 204 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,003), Information Technology (756), and Grants (698). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.