Washington County bids, RFPs and contracts
IllinoisPop. 13,564 · washingtonco.illinois.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 13
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 236
- 147 vendors
The 30-second brief
13 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Washington County's meetings, most in environmental services and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 13: The Highway Dept. put Beaucoup Road District items for the Alabama Road Culvert and Phillips Street Culvert on the agenda. No contractor or amount was named, so the county was still in the planning stage on October 13, 2026. The item signals near-term drainage and culvert work in the district. A seller would want to track whether these projects turn into scoped repairs or bid work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Public Works.
Latest awards: Meyer, Joseph E. for county Considers Trustee for Delinquent Tax Certificates (Oct 2026) and Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor for county Considers Appellate Prosecutor Contract (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Washington County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Washington County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Washington County buys from, taken from council records. 236 contracts with 147 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Washington County.
Questions about Washington County
How do I become an approved vendor for Washington County?
Washington County currently works with 147 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 82 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 Washington County?
Small purchases under IL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Washington County include Washington County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Washington County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Washington County — 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 Washington County publish RFPs?
Washington County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Washington County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Washington County?
At Washington County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 82 decision-makers at Washington County.
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What does Washington County spend the most on?
Based on 247 tracked contracts, Washington County spends most on Capital Projects (110), Public Safety (56), Public Works (42), Grants (22), and Administration & Finance (17). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Washington County's current vendors?
Washington County currently works with vendors including MEYER, JOSEPH E., OFFICE OF THE STATE'S ATTORNEYS APPELLATE PROSECUTOR, IPWMAN, MIKEN, WILD CAT SOLAR 26 LLC, and AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Washington County working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Washington County is actively discussing: Washington County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Washington County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Washington County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Washington County Board Meeting: Budget Approval and Agreements, and Washington County Board Meeting: June 10, 2025 - Agenda and Business Opportunities. 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 Washington County have?
Washington County currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (110), Public Safety (56), and Public Works (42). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IL's state portal, and other sources.