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City of Urbana bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Urbana logoUrbana, Illinois
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 29, 2026
4 days ago
Pre-RFPs
280
20+ in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
354
Contracts
744
388 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

280 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Urbana's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and information technology. The latest, from Oct 29: City Exploring Online Public Accountability and Reporting Web Portal.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.

How they buy

Latest awards: Courage Connection for urbana Considers $10,000 Courage Connection Sponsorship ($10,000.00, Oct 2026) and Cosmo Urbana LLC Dba Cosmo Urbana for urbana Considers Class A License for Cosmo Urbana (Oct 2026).

280 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 29

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Urbana's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Urbana has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Urbana buys from, taken from council records. 744 contracts with 388 vendors.

COURAGE CONNECTIONUrbana Considers $10,000 Courage Connection Sponsorship · Oct 26$10,000.00
COSMO URBANA LLC DBA COSMO URBANAUrbana Considers Class A License for Cosmo Urbana · Oct 26Undisclosed
TOTAL ACCESS COLLABORATIVE FOR TRAUMA-INFORMED CAREUrbana Considers Trauma-Informed Care Sponsorship Agreements · Oct 26Undisclosed
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTERUrbana Considers $10,000 Advocacy Center Sponsorship · Oct 26$10,000.00
FERNIE’S HIGH HORSE LLCUrbana Considers Public-Space License for Fernie’s High Horse · Oct 26$1,944.96 per year

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Urbana.

Questions about City of Urbana

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Urbana?

City of Urbana currently works with 388 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LICENSE, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 45 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 Urbana?

Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Urbana include City of Urbana — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Urbana — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Urbana — 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 Urbana publish RFPs?

City of Urbana publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 354 solicitations from City of Urbana. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Urbana?

At City of Urbana, 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 Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center, Public Works Department, Human Resources and Finance Department — Finance / Financial Services, Recreation Department, and Community Development. 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 45 decision-makers at City of Urbana.

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What does City of Urbana spend the most on?

Based on 2,888 tracked contracts, City of Urbana spends most on Capital Projects (1,285), Public Works (596), Recreation & Community Services (379), Grants (346), and Public Safety (282). Contract types include OTHER, LICENSE, 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 Urbana's current vendors?

City of Urbana currently works with vendors including COURAGE CONNECTION, COSMO URBANA LLC DBA COSMO URBANA, TOTAL ACCESS COLLABORATIVE FOR TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER, FERNIE’S HIGH HORSE LLC, DREAAM – DRIVEN TO REACH EXCELLENCE & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR MALES, URBANA NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS CENTER, COSMO URBANA LLC DBA THE COSMO URBANA, and LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP (LEAP). These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LICENSE, 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 Urbana working on?

Based on 27 tracked meetings, City of Urbana is actively discussing: City of Urbana — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Urbana — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Urbana — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Urbana Plan Commission Meeting: Zoning & Philo Road Corridor Planning, and Urbana City Council Considers Budget, Agreements, and Tax Ordinances. 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 Urbana have?

City of Urbana currently has 354 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,285), Public Works (596), and Recreation & Community Services (379). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.

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