Hartford Village bids, RFPs and contracts
IllinoisPop. 1,153 · hartfordillinois.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 30
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 926
- 377 vendors
- Decision makers
- 9
The 30-second brief
30 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Hartford Village's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and public safety. The latest, from Oct 20: The Public Works Committee planned to pay Jarrett Industries to video the sewer in the alley from East First to East Second for about $1,200. This shows a specific sewer inspection scope and a named contractor, so the work is already identified even though the agenda item is still for approval. It is a useful follow-on signal for sewer maintenance, inspection, and related repair work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Public Works.
Latest awards: Minuteman Press for hartford Proposes Minuteman Press Shirt Purchase (Approximately $800.00, Oct 2026) and Jarrett Industries for hartford Proposes Jarrett Industries Sewer Inspection (Approximately $1,200.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Hartford Village's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Hartford Village buys from, taken from council records. 926 contracts with 377 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Hartford Village.
Questions about Hartford Village
How do I become an approved vendor for Hartford Village?
Hartford Village currently works with 377 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 9 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 Hartford Village?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Hartford Village include Hartford village — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Hartford village — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Hartford Board Reviews Route 3 TIF Amendments & Redevelopment Plans, 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 Hartford Village publish RFPs?
Hartford Village publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Hartford Village?
At Hartford Village, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Hartford Water Department, Public Works, and Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. 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 9 decision-makers at Hartford Village.
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What does Hartford Village spend the most on?
Based on 1,074 tracked contracts, Hartford Village spends most on Capital Projects (361), Public Safety (237), Public Works (226), Equipment (165), and Utilities (85). Contract types include SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Hartford Village's current vendors?
Hartford Village currently works with vendors including MINUTEMAN PRESS, JARRETT INDUSTRIES, KUBOTA, IML RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, WOLK, MCKENZIE, STREMLIGHT, SMS, and CURRY & ASSOCIATES. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, 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 Hartford Village working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, Hartford Village is actively discussing: Hartford village — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Hartford village — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Hartford Board Reviews Route 3 TIF Amendments & Redevelopment Plans, Village Board Meeting: Purchases, Policies, and Financial Allocations, and Hartford Board Meeting: Tax Levy, Purchases & Riverbend Membership Approved. 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.