Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Oak Forest.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Nov 6, 2026
Sidewalk replacement along various routes in the city. Additional work includes curb and gutter, ADA ramps, driveway replacement and other required work.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162260
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
126
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
26,792
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Oak Forest
The meeting addressed firefighter testing procedures, including discussions on entry-level and captain promotional testing strategies. Additionally, the commission approved the Final Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List, establishing a resolution for candidates with tied scores based on the earliest application date.
The board reviewed and approved various invoices for antenna repairs and internet connectivity, with ongoing efforts to secure insurance reimbursement. Key agenda items included the appointment of a Communications Training Officer, the establishment of Treasurer and Secretary positions, and the implementation of a new financial reporting structure. Significant discussion centered on 2026-2027 CIP projects, including a shift in telecommunication vendor preference from AT&T to Verizon, re-allocation of funds for server hardware upgrades, and the assessment of radio equipment needs for the Police, Public Works, and EMA departments.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Oak Forest.
The commission reviewed several operational items, including cable company status updates and a Treasurer's report noting the absence of monthly reports from May through August 2026. The meeting also covered content currently airing on the Oak Forest Broadcast Network and discussed follow-up efforts regarding an unresolved resident complaint involving Comcast.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Oak Forest meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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