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Town of Reading bids, RFPs and contracts

Illinois
Latest contract
Oct 7, 2025
13 months ago
Bids and RFPs
131
Contracts
1,463
616 vendors
Decision makers
213

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Infrastructure & Maintenance and Utilities.

How they buy

Latest awards: Xcell Mechanical for XCell Mechanical working on Law and Justice Center (Oct 2025) and James Holzhauer for james Holzhauer pays taxes, county gets $540.84 ($1,112.63, Oct 2025).

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Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Town of Reading has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Town of Reading buys from, taken from council records. 1,463 contracts with 616 vendors.

XCELL MECHANICALXCell Mechanical working on Law and Justice Center · Oct 7Undisclosed
JAMES HOLZHAUERJames Holzhauer pays taxes, county gets $540.84 · Oct 7$1,112.63
DODSON PLUMBINGDodson Plumbing installing water line by-pass · Oct 7Undisclosed
VILLAGE OF CULLOMVillage of Cullom bids $804.00 for interest · Oct 7$804.00
METROPOLITANMetropolitan repairing booster pumps at Public Safety Complex · Oct 7Undisclosed

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Town of Reading.

Questions about Town of Reading

How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Reading?

Town of Reading currently works with 616 vendors across contract types including Installation, Tax Certificate Surrender, Plumbing, Sale of Interest, and Repair. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 213 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 Town of Reading?

Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Town of Reading include Livingston County Finance Committee: Budget, Sales, and Contracts, Livingston County Board Meeting Summary: Approving Holiday Schedule, and Livingston County Agriculture & Zoning Committee Meeting Key Actions, 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 Town of Reading publish RFPs?

Town of Reading publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 131 solicitations from Town of Reading. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Infrastructure & Maintenance, Utilities. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Reading?

At Town of Reading, 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 Water, Library, Human Services, Veterans Services, and Public Works. 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 213 decision-makers at Town of Reading.

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What does Town of Reading spend the most on?

Based on 1,239 tracked contracts, Town of Reading spends most on Capital Projects (666), Infrastructure & Maintenance (154), Utilities (147), Environmental Services (146), and Transportation (126). Contract types include Installation, Tax Certificate Surrender, Plumbing, Sale of Interest, and Repair. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Town of Reading's current vendors?

Town of Reading currently works with vendors including XCELL MECHANICAL, JAMES HOLZHAUER, DODSON PLUMBING, VILLAGE OF CULLOM, METROPOLITAN, REPUBLIC SERVICES INC., and SHOWBUS TRANSPORTATION. These vendors span contract types like Installation, Tax Certificate Surrender, Plumbing, Sale of Interest, and Repair. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Town of Reading working on?

Based on 7 tracked meetings, Town of Reading is actively discussing: Livingston County Finance Committee: Budget, Sales, and Contracts, Livingston County Board Meeting Summary: Approving Holiday Schedule, Livingston County Agriculture & Zoning Committee Meeting Key Actions, Livingston County Finance Committee Approves FY 2026 Budget Priorities, and Livingston County Zoning Board Reviews Panther Grove 2 Wind Facility. 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 Town of Reading have?

Town of Reading currently has 131 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (666), Infrastructure & Maintenance (154), and Utilities (147). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.

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