Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of East Chicago.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 14, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Procure and install recreation upgrades. Repaving of basketball courts, restriping and adjustment of basketball goals, installation of one new basketball court, installation of a minimum of two pickleball courts and accessories, exercise equipment, playground equipment, benches, picnic tables, and trash cans.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126046
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
600
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
25,610
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
66 / 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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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of East Chicago
The Board addressed a variety of operational and administrative matters, including the approval of proposals for IT infrastructure, timekeeping software support, and facility maintenance for the police department. Key approvals included the acquisition of an acoustic gunfire detection system, psychological services for police personnel, and event entertainment. The Board authorized the disposal of surplus city vehicles and equipment, approved property transfers to the Department of Redevelopment, and ratified contract modifications for legal services and engineering projects for city infrastructure. Additionally, the Board approved the acceptance of a fire department donation, processed late vendor invoices, and granted various right-of-way permit applications.
The board reviewed and approved rehab agreements for properties located at 4116 Drummond Street, 4835 Northcote Avenue, and 4835 Baring Avenue. Additionally, a resident provided commentary regarding the property improvement work being conducted at the Drummond Street location.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of East Chicago.
The commission noted that there was no new business to discuss during the session. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.
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