City of Highland bids, RFPs and contracts
Highland, IllinoisPop. 10,042 · highlandil.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 24
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 28
- Contracts
- 1,802
- 745 vendors
The 30-second brief
24 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Highland's meetings, most in utilities and equipment. The latest, from Oct 19: The council agenda scheduled a vote on notice of municipal letting for Bid # PW-10-26 for Water Treatment Plant Actuators and Valves Replacement. This is an open procurement, and the city had not yet selected a contractor on the agenda date. The next decision point was the October 19, 2026 council meeting, which makes this a live bid opportunity tied to utility equipment replacement.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: ROTORK for highland Plans Water Plant Actuator and Valve Letting (Oct 2026) and National Hockey League for highland Approves NHL Streaming Agreement for Blues (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Highland's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Highland has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Highland buys from, taken from council records. 1,802 contracts with 745 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Highland.
Questions about City of Highland
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Highland?
City of Highland currently works with 745 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 52 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 City of Highland?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Highland include City of Highland — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Highland — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Highland — 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 City of Highland publish RFPs?
City of Highland publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 28 solicitations from City of Highland. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Highland?
At City of Highland, 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 Public Works. 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 52 decision-makers at City of Highland.
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What does City of Highland spend the most on?
Based on 1,226 tracked contracts, City of Highland spends most on Capital Projects (772), Public Works (203), Grants (103), Public Safety (78), and Equipment (70). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Highland's current vendors?
City of Highland currently works with vendors including ROTORK, NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE, MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS, MCGINLEY INCORPORATED, ANIXTER POWER SOLUTIONS LLC, MOMENTUM TELECOM INC, TANTALUS SYSTEMS INC, and TBEARD INC. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, 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 City of Highland working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, City of Highland is actively discussing: City of Highland — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Highland — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Highland — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Highland City Council Meeting: Short-Term Rentals, Funding, and Approvals, and Highland City Council Meeting Summary: Infrastructure & Services (11/17/2025). 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 City of Highland have?
City of Highland currently has 28 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (772), Public Works (203), and Grants (103). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.