Des Plaines Park District bids, RFPs and contracts

Des Plaines Park District currently works with 248 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 12 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.

Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (926), Recreation & Community Services (297), and Public Works (117), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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.

Des Plaines Park District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 19 solicitations from Des Plaines Park District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Recreation & Community Services, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

At Des Plaines Park District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Parks & Recreation, Revenue Facilities & Golf Operations, Revenue Facilities & Golf Operations | Parks & Maintenance, Administration | Marketing | Recreation, and Administration. 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 12 decision-makers at Des Plaines Park District.