Cook County SD 130 bids, RFPs and contracts
Blue Island, Illinois2,993 students · district130.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 79
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Dec 31
- Contracts
- 3,904
- 1,370 vendors
The 30-second brief
79 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cook County SD 130's meetings, most in professional services and information technology. The latest, from Oct 21: District Launches Superintendent Search and Community Engagement Process.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Dec 31. Latest awards: Ncs Pearson Inc for annual aimswebPlus subscription agreement with Pearson (Jul 2026) and Cordance Operations LLC Dba Hapara for district 130 Approves 2026-27 Hapara Subscription ($19,103.00, Jul 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cook County SD 130's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cook County SD 130 is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cook County SD 130 buys from, taken from council records. 3,904 contracts with 1,370 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cook County SD 130.
Questions about Cook County SD 130
How do I become an approved vendor for Cook County SD 130?
Cook County SD 130 currently works with 1,370 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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 SD 130?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cook County SD 130 include Cook County SD 130 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cook County SD 130 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Cook County SD 130 — 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 SD 130 publish RFPs?
Cook County SD 130 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 64 solicitations from Cook County SD 130. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cook County SD 130?
At Cook County SD 130, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Board of Education, and Student Services & Accountability. 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 28 decision-makers at Cook County SD 130.
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What does Cook County SD 130 spend the most on?
Based on 3,313 tracked contracts, Cook County SD 130 spends most on Capital Projects (1,332), Education & Training (604), Grants (472), Professional Services (454), and Information Technology (451). Contract types include LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cook County SD 130's current vendors?
Cook County SD 130 currently works with vendors including NCS PEARSON INC, CORDANCE OPERATIONS LLC DBA HAPARA, PARENTSQUARE, MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRIO TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM, SHUTTTERFLY LIFETOUCH LLC, and DAVE DINASSO’S TRAVELING WORLD OF REPTILES. These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 SD 130 working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Cook County SD 130 is actively discussing: Cook County SD 130 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cook County SD 130 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Cook County SD 130 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), District 130 Board of Education Meeting: Security & Budget Discussions, and Cook County School District 130 Board Meeting: Superintendent Search & Personnel. 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 SD 130 have?
Cook County SD 130 currently has 64 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,332), Education & Training (604), and Grants (472). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.