Oakton Community College bids, RFPs and contracts
Des Plaines, Illinois8,290 students · oakton.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 74
- 12 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 32
- Contracts
- 1,566
- 781 vendors
The 30-second brief
74 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Oakton Community College's meetings, most in information technology and professional services. The latest, from Oct 13: At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the board approved a one-year renewal of advanced email threat protection cybersecurity services for $26,745 from SHI International Corporation. The item shows Oakton is keeping an existing security control in place rather than rebidding it. That creates follow-on timing value around renewal and adjacent security services.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Grants.
Latest awards: Targetx.com LLC for oakton Recommends Three-Year TargetX Renewal ($396,000.00, Oct 2026) and Forward Space LLC for oakton Approves $125,000 Forward Space Furniture Purchase ($125,000.00, Oct 2026).
12 new pre-RFPs at Oakton Community College this month. See all 74, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Oakton Community College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Oakton Community College has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Oakton Community College buys from, taken from council records. 1,566 contracts with 781 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Oakton Community College.
Questions about Oakton Community College
How do I become an approved vendor for Oakton Community College?
Oakton Community College currently works with 781 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 33 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 Oakton Community College?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Oakton Community College include Oakton Community College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Oakton Community College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Oakton Community College — 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 Oakton Community College publish RFPs?
Oakton Community College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 32 solicitations from Oakton Community College. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Oakton Community College?
At Oakton Community College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Faculty Professional Development Team, Library, and Center for Professional Development - Cpd. 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 33 decision-makers at Oakton Community College.
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What does Oakton Community College spend the most on?
Based on 1,603 tracked contracts, Oakton Community College spends most on Capital Projects (667), Information Technology (326), Grants (321), Professional Services (198), and Education & Training (91). Contract types include LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Oakton Community College's current vendors?
Oakton Community College currently works with vendors including TARGETX.COM LLC, FORWARD SPACE LLC, FORMASSEMBLY, RICOH, ASTOUND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC, TOUCHNET, CDW GOVERNMENT LLC, TARGETX, SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, and ILLINOIS DEPT OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY (DOIT). These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Oakton Community College working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Oakton Community College is actively discussing: Oakton Community College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Oakton Community College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Oakton Community College — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Oakton College Seeking Bids for Universal Robot Systems: Deadline Jan 14, 2026, and Oakton Board Meeting: Approvals, Contracts & Purchases - December 16, 2025. 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 Oakton Community College have?
Oakton Community College currently has 32 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (667), Information Technology (326), and Grants (321). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.