Prairie State College bids, RFPs and contracts
Chicago Heights, Illinois3,177 students · prairiestate.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 25, 2026
- 2 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 9
- Bids and RFPs
- 24
- Contracts
- 584
- 269 vendors
The 30-second brief
9 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Prairie State College's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Aug 25: Prairie State College Awards 3-Year Cleaning Contract to HES Facilities Management.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Professional Services.
Latest awards: CDW-G for college Recommends Adobe License Renewal Through CDW-G ($34,337.09, plus a 10% contingency of $3,433.71, for a total amount not to exceed $37,770.80, Oct 2026) and Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC for college Recommends Paramedic Textbook Purchase ($25,294.30, Oct 2026).
9 pre-RFPs tracked at Prairie State College. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Prairie State College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Prairie State College has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Prairie State College buys from, taken from council records. 584 contracts with 269 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Prairie State College.
Questions about Prairie State College
How do I become an approved vendor for Prairie State College?
Prairie State College currently works with 269 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 301 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 Prairie State College?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Prairie State College include Prairie State College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Prairie State College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Prairie State 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 Prairie State College publish RFPs?
Prairie State College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Prairie State College. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Professional Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Prairie State College?
At Prairie State College, 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. Verified contact details are available for 301 decision-makers at Prairie State College.
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What does Prairie State College spend the most on?
Based on 616 tracked contracts, Prairie State College spends most on Capital Projects (335), Information Technology (78), Professional Services (74), Administration & Finance (70), and Grants (59). Contract types include LICENSE, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Prairie State College's current vendors?
Prairie State College currently works with vendors including CDW-G, JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING LLC, VENTION INC, DARDEN & ASSOCIATES, HES FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, CONSORTIUM OF ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LIBRARIES OF ILLINOIS (CARLI), ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE RISK MANAGEMENT CONSORTIUM, and PEOPLEADMIN – A POWERSCHOOL COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Prairie State College working on?
Based on 5 tracked meetings, Prairie State College is actively discussing: Prairie State College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Prairie State College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Prairie State College — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Illinois Community College District 515 Special Board Meeting: Tax Levy, and Prairie State College Board Meeting: Equipment, Faculty Pay, Policy Updates. 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 Prairie State College have?
Prairie State College currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (335), Information Technology (78), and Professional Services (74). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.