Champaign County Forest Preserve District bids, RFPs and contracts
Mahomet, Illinoischampaignforests.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 20, 2026
- 3 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 23
- Contracts
- 1,212
- 495 vendors
The 30-second brief
1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in Champaign County Forest Preserve District's meetings, most in capital projects. The latest, from Aug 20: In the August 20, 2026 staff reports, Mike met with staff to discuss project and capital needs in advance of drafting a 5 year capital improvement plan (CIP). Homer Lake staff also said they were assessing future needs for Homer Lake and the Kickapoo Rail Trail to submit capital funding requests. The plan was not yet drafted or approved. Decision state: in preparation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 23. Latest awards: MICROSOFT for microsoft Software Payment Included In Disbursements ($437.53, Oct 2026) and Hayes & Sims Drilling LLC for drilling Services Payment Included In Disbursements ($5,050.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Champaign County Forest Preserve District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Champaign County Forest Preserve District is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Champaign County Forest Preserve District buys from, taken from council records. 1,212 contracts with 495 vendors.
Questions about Champaign County Forest Preserve District
How do I become an approved vendor for Champaign County Forest Preserve District?
Champaign County Forest Preserve District currently works with 495 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Champaign County Forest Preserve District?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (11), Grants (8), and Administration & Finance (4), 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 Champaign County Forest Preserve District publish RFPs?
Champaign County Forest Preserve District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Champaign County Forest Preserve District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Champaign County Forest Preserve District?
At Champaign County Forest Preserve District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Champaign County Forest Preserve District spend the most on?
Based on 31 tracked contracts, Champaign County Forest Preserve District spends most on Capital Projects (11), Grants (8), Administration & Finance (4), Information Technology (4), and Utilities (4). Contract types include LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Champaign County Forest Preserve District's current vendors?
Champaign County Forest Preserve District currently works with vendors including MICROSOFT, HAYES & SIMS DRILLING LLC, CREXENDO, SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, F.E. MORAN INC FIRE PROTECTION, LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP, CANVA, WEX BANK, FRED'S PLUMBING, HEATING, AIR, and GFL ENVIRONMENTAL. These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Champaign County Forest Preserve District have?
Champaign County Forest Preserve District currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (11), Grants (8), and Administration & Finance (4). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.