1,062 open bids · data as of October 14, 2026
Illinois government bids and RFPs,
updated every 24 hours.
As of October 14, 2026, BidRanger lists 1,062 open public bids and RFPs in Illinois: 309 construction, 215 services and 93 equipment and supply, plus 445 not tagged yet. 362 close within 7 days and 107 were added in the last day. Browsing is free and needs no account. A daily email of new Illinois matches, sent at 7am Eastern, costs $19.99 a month.
Most active Illinois agencies and cities
Agencies
- Illinois Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct)
- ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR
- DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI
- DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA).TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013
- VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.CPO : CHICAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH
- AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
- DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.ENDIST ROCK ISLAND.W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND
Cities
- Rock Island
- Batavia
- Chicago
- Urbana
- Marion
- Hines
Where Illinois bids come from
The open Illinois bids on BidRanger come from 36 sources: federal SAM.gov, 1 county, 26 cities, 1 school district, 6 authorities and 1 special district.
- Illinois Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct)authority767 open bids
- State of Illinois (BidBuy)authority88 open bids
- SAM.govfederal71 open bids
- Metraauthority17 open bids
- City of Rockfordcity14 open bids
- Chicago Transit Authorityauthority12 open bids
- Chicago Public Schoolsauthority11 open bids
- City of Waukegancity9 open bids
- City of Auroracity7 open bids
- Cook Countyauthority7 open bids
- City of Carbondalecity6 open bids
- City of DeKalbcity4 open bids
24 more sources also have open Illinois bids.
Open Illinois bids by category
Of the open Illinois bids BidRanger tracks, 309 are classified as construction, 215 as services and 93 as equipment & supply; 445 are not tagged yet.
Recently posted Illinois bids
- N065--Sources Sought -- Slit Lamp Installation James Lovell FHCC
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) · North Chicago, IL, 60064 · Due Oct 16, 2026
- RFI For Army Acquisition Talent Management Solution (AATMS)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI · Rock Island, IL, 61299 · Due Oct 23, 2026
- Deer Carcass Processing Illinois
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN · IL, 62711 · Due Oct 16, 2026
- 5W Pulse Tube CryoCooler
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR · Batavia, IL, 60510 · Due Oct 28, 2026
- Temporary Perimeter Flood Barriers
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.ENDIST ROCK ISLAND.W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND · 61299 · Due Nov 12, 2026
- Bent Tube & Fittings
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI · Rock Island, IL, 61299 · Due Oct 16, 2026
- Construction Inspection Services
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.CPO : CHICAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH · Chicago, IL, 60605 · Due Oct 23, 2026
- AMENDMENT 0001
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA).TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013 · Due Oct 28, 2026
- 183 SVF FY27 RSD Meals
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO IL.USPFO IL PROCUREMENT.W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 183 · Springfield, IL, 62707 · Due Oct 22, 2026
- Demolition of 5 Structures
Illinois Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct) · Due Nov 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government bids in Illinois?
Government bids in Illinois are posted on many sites: SAM.gov for federal work, plus the portals of state agencies, cities, counties, school districts and special districts. BidRanger collects the public bids and RFPs from the portals it tracks into one search, and 1,062 are open as of October 14, 2026. Browsing is free. The optional email digest arrives daily at 7am Eastern, filtered to your states, categories, and keywords.
How many open public bids are in Illinois right now?
As of October 14, 2026, BidRanger lists 1,062 open public bids and RFPs in Illinois. Of those, 362 close within 7 days. The count covers the sources BidRanger tracks, listed on this page under "Where Illinois bids come from", and the data refreshes every 24 hours.
Where are Illinois government bids and RFPs posted?
Public agencies post their own solicitations, so Illinois bids are spread across federal, state and local sites. The open Illinois bids on BidRanger come from 36 sources: federal SAM.gov, 1 county, 26 cities, 1 school district, 6 authorities and 1 special district. The sources with the most open bids right now are Illinois Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct), State of Illinois (BidBuy) and SAM.gov. This page lists the sources and their open-bid counts under "Where Illinois bids come from".
What kinds of Illinois bids does BidRanger list?
BidRanger lists public bids of every kind in Illinois: construction, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings and renovations; services, such as mowing, janitorial, IT and consulting; and equipment and supply purchases. Of the open Illinois bids BidRanger tracks, 309 are classified as construction, 215 as services and 93 as equipment & supply; 445 are not tagged yet. Project type and trade tags cover bids in every state. AI scope summaries, job locations and risk flags run for Wyoming plus every state with an active subscriber, and start automatically for a state when a subscriber for it appears. You can filter tagged bids by trade and project type.
Is BidRanger free for Illinois bids?
Yes, browsing is free. Anyone can search the Illinois bids on BidRanger without an account. The paid feature is the email digest, sent daily at 7am Eastern. It costs $19.99 a month for Illinois alone (Solo plan) or $49.99 a month for all 48 states BidRanger covers (All-Access plan).
How does this compare to ConstructConnect or Dodge for Illinois?
They are different tools. ConstructConnect and Dodge are commercial construction intelligence platforms. They offer private and planning-stage project leads, plan rooms and takeoff tools, and are built mostly for mid-size and larger firms. ConstructConnect's published tiers (as of September 2026): Project Intelligence Starter is $129 a month per market; Professional starts at $199 a month per market on annual agreements; Premium and the takeoff tools are quote-only. Dodge: No public price list (as of September 2026). Subscriptions are custom-quoted through a sales specialist based on geography, products, and team size. BidRanger tracks posted public-agency bids only, for Illinois and the other 47 states it covers. It costs $19.99 a month for one state or $49.99 a month for all of them. Plans are month-to-month, with no sales call and a 30-day refund window. For side-by-side comparisons, see https://bidranger.com/bidranger-vs-constructconnect and https://bidranger.com/bidranger-vs-dodge.
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