Work includes construction of 8" and 6" water main installed by open cut construction methods, including: pavement removal; trench excavation; water main pipe materials and installation; valves and valve vaults; fire hydrant assemblies including hydrant and auxiliary valve; water service connections; abandonment of existing water main; sanitary sewer removal and replacement; storm sewer removal and replacement; pipe bedding; trench backfill; pavement replacement; driveway replacement; curb and gutter replacement; parkway restoration; traffic control; water main pressure testing and disinfection; and all other work necessary for a complete and functional water main installation as shown, specified, or required.
Work includes construction of 8" and 6" water main installed by open cut construction methods, including: pavement removal; trench excavation; water main pipe materials and installation; valves and valve vaults; fire hydrant assemblies including hydrant and auxiliary valve; water service connections; abandonment of existing water main; sanitary sewer removal and replacement; storm sewer removal and replacement; pipe bedding; trench backfill; pavement replacement; driveway replacement; curb and gutter replacement; parkway restoration; traffic control; water main pressure testing and disinfection; and all other work necessary for a complete and functional water main installation as shown, specified, or required.
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Census ID
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124968
Employee FTE
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156.3
Population
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34,050
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Sole Source:Only pursue if it’s a highly specialized public safety “compliance tool”; otherwise pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. If coops aren’t feasible: Ask about Illinois UPP/BidBuy state master contracts or other cooperative paths.
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City of North Chicago rarely uses sole source and requires strong justification. This path has only been documented for highly specialized public safety IT described as a “compliance tool.” Deprioritize this route and pivot to cooperative purchasing unless the need clearly fits that narrow use case.
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City of North Chicago has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., an approved Sourcewell arrangement; Housing Authority participation noted). You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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City of North Chicago Contracts
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Flock Group, Inc. at City of North Chicago
Effective: Oct 19, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details two linked agreements: a Services Agreement Order Form between Flock Group Inc. and the City of North Chicago for 24 months of Flock Safety Falcon cameras and professional services, and a Subrecipient Contract #72-054 providing a microgrant of up to $32,750.00 from the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) to the North Chicago Police Department. The grant specifically covers the cost of 6 Flock cameras with ALPR for two years of subscription and implementation setup. The Flock services agreement became effective on October 19, 2022, and the NW3C subrecipient agreement became effective on September 16, 2022.
Axon Enterprise Inc at City of North Chicago
Effective: Feb 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote (Q-517162-45618.898DA) from Axon Enterprise, Inc. to an agency, detailing a range of Axon Fleet 3 hardware, software licenses, deployment services, and extended warranties. The quoted period spans from February 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The total quoted amount for these products and services is $71,026.14.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of North Chicago
City of North Chicago Council Council Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included a resolution recognizing a long-serving member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for their dedication. Representatives from the local Parks District provided updates on upcoming community events, youth soccer registration, and after-school programs. The council approved the appointment of a new member to the Library Board and an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the council authorized the selection of a preferred developer for the military barracks public-private partnership project.
City of North Chicago Council Council Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included a resolution recognizing United States Navy Captain Steven Yaros for his service, leadership, and community partnership, particularly regarding his efforts with the Naval Station Great Lakes and the city of North Chicago. Other business included an omnibus vote on agenda items 6-1 through 6-7, a proclamation and certificate of recognition for Captain Yaros's retirement presented by a state senator, and a public comment session addressing concerns about local towing practices, council attendance, and gated communities.
City of North Chicago Committee Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of North Chicago.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of North Chicago?
City of North Chicago departments—notably the Economic & Community Development Department—manage procurement; professional-services procurements use a staff review/selection committee whose recommendation is routed to the Economic Development/Planning & Zoning committee and then to the City Council for approval.
Where does City of North Chicago post bids and RFPs?
The City of North Chicago posts solicitations on its official Bids page (northchicago.org/services/bids.php) and on relevant department pages such as Economic & Community Development; full solicitation copies and the listed departmental contact are provided via the contact information on those pages.
What products and services does City of North Chicago procure?
City of North Chicago procures professional planning and consulting services (zoning/UDO/comprehensive-plan work), development and planning-related services, and public-works/infrastructure services (water, sewer, public ways) through departmental solicitations and posted RFPs.
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The meetings covered several key topics across different committees. The Judiciary Committee discussed proposed ordinances for short-term rentals, including licensing requirements, parking standards, age restrictions, and the authorization of compliance software from Granicus. The Public Works Committee reviewed a request to solicit competitive bids for the Wallace Avenue Water Main Replacement project and discussed waiving the standard bidding process. The Economic Development, Planning, and Zoning Committee received a presentation regarding an RFQ for a public-private partnership involving military barracks development at Naval Station Great Lakes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Track City of North Chicago meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does City of North Chicago publish for vendors?
City of North Chicago solicitations commonly require vendors to carry insurance (general liability with aggregate limits, automobile liability, workers’ compensation), provide insurance certificate(s)/endorsement(s), and accept indemnification clauses prior to contract execution, as specified in solicitation documents such as the UDO RFP.
How does City of North Chicago approve procurement contracts and awards?
For professional services, the City of North Chicago uses a review/selection committee to evaluate proposals; the committee’s recommendation is forwarded to the Economic Development/Planning & Zoning committee and the Professional Services Agreement is presented to the City Council for final approval.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of North Chicago?
The City of North Chicago Code of Ordinances on Municode is the authoritative source for procurement-related ordinance language (see Title 14 — Finance and Revenue and relevant chapters); solicitation documents and RFPs also include standard terms and contract provisions.
