City of Lake Forest bids, RFPs and contracts
Lake Forest, IllinoisPop. 19,731 · cityoflakeforest.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 78
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 20
- Contracts
- 3,168
- 1,028 vendors
The 30-second brief
78 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Lake Forest's meetings, most in insurance and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 21: Expedited Pre-Employment Screening for Police and Fire Recruitment.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 20. Latest awards: Bmo Bank for pension Fund Pays BMO Bank $48.75 Fee ($48.75, Oct 2026) and IPPFA for pension Fund Pays IPPFA $2,200 for Conference ($2,200.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Lake Forest's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Lake Forest is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Lake Forest buys from, taken from council records. 3,168 contracts with 1,028 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Lake Forest.
Questions about City of Lake Forest
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Lake Forest?
City of Lake Forest currently works with 1,028 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 139 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 Lake Forest?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Lake Forest include City of Lake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Lake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Lake Forest — 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 Lake Forest publish RFPs?
City of Lake Forest publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 73 solicitations from City of Lake Forest. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Parks & Recreation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Lake Forest?
At City of Lake Forest, 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 139 decision-makers at City of Lake Forest.
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What does City of Lake Forest spend the most on?
Based on 2,289 tracked contracts, City of Lake Forest spends most on Capital Projects (1,570), Public Works (254), Parks & Recreation (181), Infrastructure & Maintenance (163), and Environmental Services (121). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Lake Forest's current vendors?
City of Lake Forest currently works with vendors including BMO BANK, IPPFA, REIMER DOBROVOLNY & LABARDI PC, BAKER TILLY US LLP, LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP, CERITY PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS LLC DBA CERITY PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING, and IPPOPIF. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. 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 Lake Forest working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, City of Lake Forest is actively discussing: City of Lake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Lake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Lake Forest — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Building Review Board: Pergola Variance, New Residences Approved, and Historic Preservation Commission Examines Demolition & New Residence Plans. 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 Lake Forest have?
City of Lake Forest currently has 73 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,570), Public Works (254), and Parks & Recreation (181). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.