Robert HelmersChief of Police
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City of Chester
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Chester.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Chester, IL
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Chester.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
204299
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
50
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,847
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 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.
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 Chester
The council addressed the upcoming bridge implosion and processed a raffle license application. Updates regarding code enforcement for property cleanup at 1110 George Street were provided, and city bills were approved for payment. Discussion took place regarding a public request to vacate property on Cole Place. New business items included the decision to table proposals for a Welcome Center HVAC system and a library personnel matter, while the hiring of a new seasonal employee for the Cohen Complex was authorized.
The council addressed several items, including issuing raffle licenses for local organizations and approving the payment of city bills. Significant discussions and actions centered on the Riverview Blvd. Reconstruction Project, where the council approved a construction bid, a change order reducing project costs, and a resolution for funding. Additionally, the council approved locking in natural gas futures, authorized the temporary closure of Water Street for bridge demolition, and reviewed employee health and dental insurance renewals. Other approvals included a levy for the Police Pension Fund and a contract for consulting services regarding the library's HVAC system renovations.
The meeting covered the opening of bids for infrastructure projects and the investment of municipal funds. Key actions included the approval of a raffle license, payment of city bills, and the adoption of an ordinance authorizing a loan agreement for a water treatment plant project. The council also approved the appointment of a new auxiliary firefighter and a member to the Marketing and Revitalization Committee, while reviewing bids for a high service pump discharge line replacement project. Additionally, the council addressed a public comment regarding code enforcement violations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Chester 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
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Chester.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
