City of Lockport bids, RFPs and contracts
Lockport, IllinoisPop. 27,822 · cityoflockport.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 60
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 18
- Contracts
- 916
- 473 vendors
The 30-second brief
60 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Lockport's meetings, most in administration & finance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 21: At its October 21, 2026 committee meeting, the city scheduled a contribution of $196,268 to the Leiponis Business Center Property Association for stormwater facility improvements at five ponds in the Prime Business Campus. The work includes outlet control structure changes, storm sewer cleaning, riprap, vegetation clearing, and slope restoration. The association would contract directly with Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources, and the city already tied the funds to a prior letter of credit. The next city council vote is the key decision point.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Infrastructure & Maintenance.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 18. Latest awards: Low Voltage Solutions Inc for lockport Reviews Low Voltage Access Control Alternatives ($130,173.00 for Axis system; $167,181.00 for S2 system, Oct 2026) and Computers Nationwide for lockport Reviews Computers Nationwide Access Control Quotes ($97,313.18 for Genea system, including $27,800.00 annual recurring subscription; $98,724.00 for Axis system, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Lockport's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Lockport is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Lockport buys from, taken from council records. 916 contracts with 473 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Lockport.
Questions about City of Lockport
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Lockport?
City of Lockport currently works with 473 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 63 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 Lockport?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Lockport include City of Lockport — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Lockport — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Lockport — 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 Lockport publish RFPs?
City of Lockport publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 22 solicitations from City of Lockport. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Infrastructure & Maintenance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Lockport?
At City of Lockport, 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 Administration, City Council, Police, Community Development, and Engineering. 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 63 decision-makers at City of Lockport.
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What does City of Lockport spend the most on?
Based on 438 tracked contracts, City of Lockport spends most on Capital Projects (216), Public Works (112), Infrastructure & Maintenance (47), Public Safety (32), and Grants (31). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Lockport's current vendors?
City of Lockport currently works with vendors including LOW VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS INC, COMPUTERS NATIONWIDE, TITAN SECURITY GROUP, LEIPONIS BUSINESS CENTER PROPERTY ASSOCIATION, ORBIS ARCHITECTS INC, BAXTER & WOODMAN NATURAL RESOURCES LLC, AUSTIN TYLER CONSTRUCTION INC, BEARY LANDSCAPING MANAGEMENT INC, SCHROEDER ASPHALT SERVICES INC, and CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Lockport working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, City of Lockport is actively discussing: City of Lockport — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Lockport — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Lockport — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lockport Committee Meeting: Valet Contract, Museum MOU, Silo Bend Bond, and Lockport Police Board Meeting: Candidate Checks & Vendor Approval. 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 Lockport have?
City of Lockport currently has 22 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (216), Public Works (112), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (47). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.