Jacksonville SD 117 bids, RFPs and contracts
Jacksonville, Illinois3,253 students · jsd117.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 77
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 12
- Contracts
- 5,887
- 2,044 vendors
The 30-second brief
77 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Jacksonville SD 117's meetings, most in information technology and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 21: The non-construction section included Commissioning as a lump sum of $60,000. This line appeared in the revised October 21, 2026 preliminary cost estimate for the Murrayville Elementary School new building. No commissioning firm was named in the document. As of that date, the budget carried commissioning services but the provider was not identified.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: Heart Technology for heart Technology Excluded From Security Alternate (($11,900), Oct 2026) and Graham & Hyde for graham and Hyde Recommended to Solicit School Bids (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Jacksonville SD 117's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Jacksonville SD 117 has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Jacksonville SD 117 buys from, taken from council records. 5,887 contracts with 2,044 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Jacksonville SD 117.
Questions about Jacksonville SD 117
How do I become an approved vendor for Jacksonville SD 117?
Jacksonville SD 117 currently works with 2,044 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 41 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 Jacksonville SD 117?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Jacksonville SD 117 include Jacksonville SD 117 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Jacksonville SD 117 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Jacksonville SD 117 — 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 Jacksonville SD 117 publish RFPs?
Jacksonville SD 117 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 12 solicitations from Jacksonville SD 117. 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 Jacksonville SD 117?
At Jacksonville SD 117, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. 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 41 decision-makers at Jacksonville SD 117.
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What does Jacksonville SD 117 spend the most on?
Based on 1,462 tracked contracts, Jacksonville SD 117 spends most on Capital Projects (754), Education & Training (211), Grants (206), Information Technology (147), and Transportation (144). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Jacksonville SD 117's current vendors?
Jacksonville SD 117 currently works with vendors including HEART TECHNOLOGY, GRAHAM & HYDE, BUILDING AUTOMATION, HOUGHTON-MIFFLIN, JSSA, PRAIRIELAND FS, ENTEC, CAMP ELECTRIC, TECH ELECTRONICS, and SENERGY. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Jacksonville SD 117 working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Jacksonville SD 117 is actively discussing: Jacksonville SD 117 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Jacksonville SD 117 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Jacksonville SD 117 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Board of Education Considers Budget, Buses, and Policy Renewals for FY27, and S.M. Wilson Awarded Murrayville Woodson Elementary Project Contract. 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 Jacksonville SD 117 have?
Jacksonville SD 117 currently has 12 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (754), Education & Training (211), and Grants (206). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.