City of Waukegan City bids, RFPs and contracts
Waukegan, IllinoisPop. 87,940 · waukeganil.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 9, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 149
- 13 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 8+
- Next due Dec 1
- Contracts
- 12,218
- 3,418 vendors
The 30-second brief
149 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Waukegan City's meetings, most in environmental services and public works. The latest, from Oct 9: Drainage improvements, concrete/asphalt removal, and landscaping installation at 1920 North Lewis Avenue.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
8+ open RFPs, the next due Dec 1. Latest awards: Lindahl Marine Contractors Inc for lindahl Marine Approved for Water Plant Cleaning (not to exceed $47,500.00, Sep 2026) and CIVICPLUS for civicPlus Annual Services Payment Approved (not to exceed $52,102.51; invoice amount $52,105.51, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Waukegan City's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Waukegan City is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Waukegan City buys from, taken from council records. 12,218 contracts with 3,418 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Waukegan City.
Questions about City of Waukegan City
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Waukegan City?
City of Waukegan City currently works with 3,418 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 169 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 Waukegan City?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Waukegan City include Planning & Zoning: Approvals for Variances, Permits, & Map Revisions, Waukegan Council Considers Liquor License and Immigration Enforcement, and Waukegan City Council Approves Infrastructure, Zoning, and Financial Items, 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 Waukegan City publish RFPs?
City of Waukegan City publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 874 solicitations from City of Waukegan City. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Waukegan City?
At City of Waukegan City, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 169 decision-makers at City of Waukegan City.
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What does City of Waukegan City spend the most on?
Based on 5,054 tracked contracts, City of Waukegan City spends most on Capital Projects (2,201), Public Works (1,417), Public Safety (529), Grants (486), and Environmental Services (421). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Waukegan City's current vendors?
City of Waukegan City currently works with vendors including LINDAHL MARINE CONTRACTORS INC, CIVICPLUS, GARRETT MCKENZIE, CIT TRUCKS, GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS INC, HAVEY COMMUNICATIONS, UNION PACIFIC RAIL ROAD, CURRIE COMMERCIAL CENTER, and SUPERIOR PAVING INC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Waukegan City working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, City of Waukegan City is actively discussing: Planning & Zoning: Approvals for Variances, Permits, & Map Revisions, Waukegan Council Considers Liquor License and Immigration Enforcement, Waukegan City Council Approves Infrastructure, Zoning, and Financial Items, Waukegan City Council: UDO Amendments, Chamber Lease, and Tributes, and Walkegan City Council Discusses Budget, Leases, Purchases & Public Safety. 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 Waukegan City have?
City of Waukegan City currently has 874 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,201), Public Works (1,417), and Public Safety (529). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.