Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Waukegan.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
The City of Waukegan is soliciting sealed proposals for the FY2027 Sidewalk Program, which covers repairs and replacement of City sidewalks. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope with a completed, notarized application and the proposal form, and a 10% bid bond is required. Bids are due October 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central time.
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
The City of Waukegan is soliciting sealed proposals for the FY2027 Sidewalk Program, which covers repairs and replacement of City sidewalks. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope with a completed, notarized application and the proposal form, and a 10% bid bond is required. Bids are due October 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central time.
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Provide towing services.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124969
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
514
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
87,940
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Get alerted before the bid drops, know which RFPs to pursue, and generate compliant drafts with AI.
AI-ranked best-fit opportunities before bid boards
Auto-drafted, compliance-ready outlines & boilerplate
Competitor & pricing intel from past awards
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Waukegan
The committee discussed and authorized several items, including a conditional use permit extension for Planet 13 to expand operating hours and support medical patient access. Amendments to the historic preservation ordinance were approved, enabling staff to handle like-for-like building permit approvals and restricting landmark nominations to property owners. The purchase of two Ford Explorers for the city fleet was authorized to replace aging vehicles. Additionally, the committee approved a new Class E restaurant liquor license and engaged in preliminary discussions regarding potential future regulations, specifically a moratorium on vape shops and a prohibition on camping in commercial and public areas.
The committee discussed the approval of payments, including a marketing partnership invoice for the Lake County Visitors Bureau and an IRS penalty payment originating from a 2018 filing issue. They also authorized a contract for audio and video equipment upgrades in the council chambers to improve stability and remote connection quality. Finally, the committee explored the possibility of changing the city's fiscal year, considering potential alignments with tax levy timelines and election cycles.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Waukegan.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
The commission held a session that included the introduction of a new commissioner and a warning regarding phishing scams targeting permit applicants. The primary agenda item was a request for a conditional use permit for a new daycare center at 742 West Greenwood Avenue. Key discussion points included the project's child capacity, traffic circulation plans, safety protocols for children crossing the street, outdoor space requirements, and compliance with parking and zoning regulations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Waukegan meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
