Forest Preserves of Cook County bids, RFPs and contracts
River Forest, Illinoisfpdcc.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 10
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 958
- 292 vendors
The 30-second brief
10 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Forest Preserves of Cook County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: Habitat Restoration and Invasive Brush Clearing Across 51 Acres.
Administration & Finance leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Information Technology.
3 open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Ancel Glink PC for legal Services Invoices Recommended for Ancel Glink (Oct 2026) and Illinois Department of Transportation for IDOT to Fund Tinley Creek Infrastructure Repairs (Not to exceed $300,000.00 ($250,000.00 estimate plus 20% contingency), fully reimbursed by IDOT, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Forest Preserves of Cook County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Forest Preserves of Cook County is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Forest Preserves of Cook County buys from, taken from council records. 958 contracts with 292 vendors.
Questions about Forest Preserves of Cook County
How do I become an approved vendor for Forest Preserves of Cook County?
Forest Preserves of Cook County currently works with 292 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Forest Preserves of Cook County?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Administration & Finance (7), Capital Projects (6), and Information Technology (4), 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.
Where does Forest Preserves of Cook County publish RFPs?
Forest Preserves of Cook County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Forest Preserves of Cook County. The most active RFP sectors are Administration & Finance, Capital Projects, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Forest Preserves of Cook County?
At Forest Preserves of Cook County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Forest Preserves of Cook County spend the most on?
Based on 24 tracked contracts, Forest Preserves of Cook County spends most on Administration & Finance (7), Capital Projects (6), Information Technology (4), Legal & Compliance (4), and Equipment (3). Contract types include LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, 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 Forest Preserves of Cook County's current vendors?
Forest Preserves of Cook County currently works with vendors including ANCEL GLINK PC, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, GRAND PRAIRIE WATER COMMISSION, COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ODELSON, MURPHEY, FRAZIER & MCGRATH LTD, BURKE, BURNS & PINELLI LTD, CITY OF CHICAGO, and SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY DBA JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, OTHER, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does Forest Preserves of Cook County have?
Forest Preserves of Cook County currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Administration & Finance (7), Capital Projects (6), and Information Technology (4). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.