Taft SD 90 bids, RFPs and contracts
Lockport, Illinois276 students · taft90.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Apr 8, 2026
- 7 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,513
- 544 vendors
The 30-second brief
1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in Taft SD 90's meetings, most in capital projects. The latest, from Apr 8: Taft SD 90 Seeks Speech Pathology & SpEd Staff.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Ken W Smith Construction for change Order Approved for Taft Primary TK Classroom ($10,761, Apr 2026) and New Vision Recovery Inc for proposal for Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Lincoln JH (Apr 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Taft SD 90's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Taft SD 90 has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Taft SD 90 buys from, taken from council records. 1,513 contracts with 544 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Taft SD 90.
Questions about Taft SD 90
How do I become an approved vendor for Taft SD 90?
Taft SD 90 currently works with 544 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 5 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 Taft SD 90?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Taft SD 90 include Taft City School District Board Meeting: Finances, Contracts, and Planning, Taft City School Board Approves Contracts, Policies at November Meeting, and Taft City School District Board Meeting: Budget, Contracts, and Approvals, 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 Taft SD 90 publish RFPs?
Taft SD 90 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Taft SD 90. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Taft SD 90?
At Taft SD 90, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Student Services, and Athletics / Sports. 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 5 decision-makers at Taft SD 90.
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What does Taft SD 90 spend the most on?
Based on 230 tracked contracts, Taft SD 90 spends most on Capital Projects (86), Education & Training (61), Information Technology (33), Grants (28), and Administration & Finance (22). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Taft SD 90's current vendors?
Taft SD 90 currently works with vendors including KEN W SMITH CONSTRUCTION, NEW VISION RECOVERY INC, HARRIS SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, FOSTER & FOSTER ACTUARIES & CONSULTANTS, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC, COLBI TECHNOLOGIES INC, PAGE, CODESP, and KERN COUNTY CONSORTIUM SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLAN AGENCY (SELPA). These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Taft SD 90 working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Taft SD 90 is actively discussing: Taft City School District Board Meeting: Finances, Contracts, and Planning, Taft City School Board Approves Contracts, Policies at November Meeting, Taft City School District Board Meeting: Budget, Contracts, and Approvals, Taft City School Board Approves Key Contracts, Superintendent Search Plan, and Taft City School District Board Approves Personnel and Curriculum MOU. 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 Taft SD 90 have?
Taft SD 90 currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (86), Education & Training (61), and Information Technology (33). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.