City of Kankakee bids, RFPs and contracts
Kankakee, IllinoisPop. 23,400 · citykankakee-il.gov- Latest contract
- May 1, 2020
- 6 years ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 21
- Contracts
- 4
- 4 vendors
- Decision makers
- 70
The 30-second brief
Its tracked contracts and projects concentrate in Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Contractual, County for city Budgets County Animal Control Contract ($20,000, May 2020) and Odelson & Sterk Ltd for city Legal Services Provided by Odelson & Sterk (May 2020).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Kankakee has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Kankakee buys from, taken from council records. 4 contracts with 4 vendors.
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Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Kankakee.
Questions about City of Kankakee
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Kankakee?
City of Kankakee currently works with 4 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 70 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 Kankakee?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Kankakee include Kankakee Seeks Proposals for Waste, Yard Waste & Recycling Collection, 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 Kankakee publish RFPs?
City of Kankakee publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from City of Kankakee. The most active RFP sectors are Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Kankakee?
At City of Kankakee, 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 Library, Community Development, and Building & Inspections. 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 70 decision-makers at City of Kankakee.
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What does City of Kankakee spend the most on?
Based on 1 tracked contracts, City of Kankakee spends most on Environmental Services (1). Contract types include OTHER, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Kankakee's current vendors?
City of Kankakee currently works with vendors including CONTRACTUAL, COUNTY, ODELSON & STERK LTD, INDEPENDENT AUDIT, and CONTRACTUAL INSPECTORS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Kankakee working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, City of Kankakee is actively discussing: Kankakee Seeks Proposals for Waste, Yard Waste & Recycling Collection. 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 Kankakee have?
City of Kankakee currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Environmental Services (1). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.