Cook County bids, RFPs and contracts
Chicago, IllinoisPop. 5,194,625 · cookcountyil.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 131
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Oct 28
- Contracts
- 8,839
- 3,476 vendors
The 30-second brief
131 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cook County's meetings, most in transportation and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 22: Major Healthcare Facility Acquisition and Lease Restructuring.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 28. Latest awards: Village of Arlington Heights for cook County Proposes Arlington Heights Resurfacing Agreement ($2,376,619.93; County account amount stated as $2,376,620.00, Oct 2026) and Ecifm Solutions Inc for cook County Considers eCIFM Asset System Contract Increase (Increase requested: $1,500,000.00; total current contract amount authority: $7,237,631.28; implied total after increase: $8,737,631.28, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cook County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cook County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cook County buys from, taken from council records. 8,839 contracts with 3,476 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cook County.
Questions about Cook County
How do I become an approved vendor for Cook County?
Cook County currently works with 3,476 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 58 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 Cook County?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cook County include Cook County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cook County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Cook County — 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 Cook County publish RFPs?
Cook County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 150 solicitations from Cook County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cook County?
At Cook County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Forest Preserves of Cook County, Department of Risk Management, City Council, Administration, and Clerk of Courts. 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 58 decision-makers at Cook County.
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What does Cook County spend the most on?
Based on 5,358 tracked contracts, Cook County spends most on Capital Projects (3,386), Grants (834), Public Works (469), Professional Services (374), and Public Health (295). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cook County's current vendors?
Cook County currently works with vendors including VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ECIFM SOLUTIONS INC, HENRY’S SOBER LIVING CHICAGO ILLINOIS, CHRISTOPHER B BURKE ENGINEERING LTD, F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES LLC, MCCARTHY & VALENTINI LLC, PAGODA ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION INC / CORNERSTONE CONTRACTING INC JOINT VENTURE 1, KEDMONT WATERPROOFING CO INC, WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO (WBC), and BASS FURNITURE & RUG CO INC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Cook County working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Cook County is actively discussing: Cook County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cook County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Cook County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Cook County Audit Committee Meeting: FY26 Audit Plan & Recommendations, and Asset Management Committee Considers Contract for Schaumburg Facility. 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 Cook County have?
Cook County currently has 150 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,386), Grants (834), and Public Works (469). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.