What products and services does the City of Des Plaines procure?

The City of Des Plaines procures goods and services for general municipal operations, public construction and infrastructure (subject to the Illinois Public Construction Bond Act), and purchases made through cooperative government joint-purchasing arrangements for eligible commodities and services.

Does the City of Des Plaines use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Des Plaines authorizes Government Joint Purchases under the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act and has used cooperative vehicles such as the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for eligible procurements that conform to those statutes.

What procurement requirements does the City of Des Plaines publish for vendors?

Construction contracts subject to the Illinois Public Construction Bond Act require performance and labor/material payment bonds (commonly up to 110% of the contract) with surety meeting the City's standard; vendors must provide required insurance certificates and comply with the City of Des Plaines Code of Ethics and solicitation terms.

How does the City of Des Plaines approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Des Plaines requires Department Heads to approve purchases up to $5,000; the City Manager approves purchase orders; the Director of Finance approves invoices; and the City Council approves contracts at or above $25,000; formal bidding requires at least 10 days' public notice and public bid opening.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Des Plaines?

City of Des Plaines procurement policies and standard terms are codified in Title 1, Chapter 10 of the City Code and Chapter VII ('Purchasing') of the Financial Policy and Procedure Manual; these documents set thresholds, purchase-order rules, competitive-quote practices, and formal bidding procedures.

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Location:: Des Plaines, IL
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Multi-Year Contract for Aggregate Materials and Spoils Disposal
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Closing date November 19, 2026, 10:00 AM The City of Des Plaines, Illinois, desires sealed bids for the Multi-Year Contract for Aggregate Materials and Spoils Disposal All bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, Room 602, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 until: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 101.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source only if truly proprietary/unique with no alternatives; be ready with a written justification. Over $25,000 needs City Council majority approval.
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- City of Des Plaines: Deprioritize sole source. Over $25,000 requires a formal written justification and a majority City Council vote. Use only when the solution is unequivocally proprietary or a unique professional service with no viable alternatives.
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- The City has used cooperative purchasing before and explicitly authorizes it (commonly Sourcewell and BuyBoard). You can gain access to these through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Des Plaines City Council Special Meeting
Date: Oct 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted a special meeting to review the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting included presentations from the public library regarding capital projects, including elevator modernization and technology upgrades. The Council discussed the general fund overhead budget, noting increases related to capital projects, city-sponsored events, and a new regional pilot project for homelessness. Additionally, funding increases were debated and approved for the Jen Center, which provides services for seniors, including Meals on Wheels, and the History Center, which has expanded its outreach, hours, and community programs.
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Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Mayor's report provided an overview of recent community initiatives. Discussion topics included a review of the annual Harvest Hoot Festival, operational procedures for the seasonal curbside leaf collection program, and logistical guidelines for an upcoming community shred event. Additionally, the report highlighted the observance of Cook County United Against Hate week, emphasizing the community's commitment to standing against bigotry and discrimination.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Des Plaines?

The City of Des Plaines Finance Department administers procurement under the City Manager and Director of Finance; the Purchasing Agent and authorized department staff solicit bids, and the City Council (with the Mayor) approves contract awards at and above established thresholds.

Where does the City of Des Plaines post bids and RFPs?

The City of Des Plaines posts bids, RFPs and public solicitations on its official Bids and Proposals web page and issues notices via GovDelivery; vendors can monitor that portal and subscribe to GovDelivery for solicitation alerts.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Des Plaines?

Vendors access opportunities for the City of Des Plaines by responding to solicitations posted on the City's Bids and Proposals portal; separate business registration and local licensing are handled through the Building and Code Division of Community & Economic Development.

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