Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Evanston.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
The City of Evanston is soliciting bids for interior improvements to the existing Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Work includes construction of a new concrete ramp and built-in seating and storage within the auditorium. Bids must be submitted electronically through DemandStar.
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Purchase of chemicals to be used in the drinking water treatment process.
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Nov 10, 2026
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Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124885
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
896
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
76,380
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
59 / 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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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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Evanston
The meeting included a presentation on a proposed equity-focused score card for city departments to evaluate the impact of ordinances and policies. Discussions also covered traffic safety concerns, specifically the reduction of speed limits on Asbury and the implementation of traffic calming measures across the ward. The council discussed the Safe Streets ordinance, the progress of the 2026 bike plan, and resident feedback regarding the responsiveness of the public works department, with calls for lower-cost, effective infrastructure improvements like bike lanes and parking strips.
The committee addressed a public comment regarding building square footage classification and discussed the alternative compliance plan flowchart, focusing on how property owners can request extensions or target adjustments. Key discussion points included the categories for alternative compliance, such as financial hardship and building classification, as well as the types of documentation required for these requests, specifically the need for energy audits or strategic decarbonization plans. Additionally, the committee clarified definitions for terms like 'equity prioritized building' and debated the level of detail necessary for energy audits.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Evanston.
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The board discussed outreach and education materials for the Healthy Buildings Ordinance. Key topics included planning an upcoming presentation from the Illinois Green Alliance regarding the Building Energy Hub, clarifying the pillars of the ordinance, and defining criteria for equity-prioritized buildings. There was a specific focus on the challenges of categorizing condominium units as equity-prioritized due to difficulties in assessing unit affordability and occupancy status.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
