The City of Springfield, Illinois is seeking Statements of Qualifications for auto body repair and towing/recovery services for its municipal fleet vehicles.
Providing water distribution system leak detection services within a specified area of the system. The entire water distribution system consists of over 776 miles of water mains, 17,040 valves and 7,124 fire hydrants. The water mains are in various sizes from 4" to 36" and are approx. 98% cast iron and ductile iron pipe.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Springfield, "IL" allows sole source under City Code §38.40 when the product is proprietary and essential for system consistency or the service is critical for operational continuity. Work directly with the end-user department and the Office of Budget and Management to prepare the written sole source justification. If the contract value exceeds $50,000, City Council approval is required.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing before and actively uses Sourcewell and OMNIA. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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COLLECTORSOLUTIONS INC. at City of Springfield
Effective: Nov 1, 2007Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between COLLECTORSOLUTIONS, INC. and THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, effective November 1, 2007, details the provision of internet-based credit card and e-check payment processing services. CSI licenses its software and hosting capabilities, handling payment processing for Springfield's customers. The agreement's initial term is 12 months with automatic annual renewals. Fees are primarily transactional, passed on to the payer, with setup and recurring fees listed as $0.00. An amendment from February 2019 updates the transactional fee structure. The contract also covers definitions, service specifics, data security, indemnification, and termination clauses.
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Springfield Planning And Zoning Commission Zoning Commission Recommendation
Date: Apr 15, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The Commission considered a petition for a zoning reclassification from B-2 General Business Service District to S-3 Central Shopping District, along with a variance request for the property at 300 E. Madison and 227 N. 4th Street. The petitioner proposed developing a five-story building featuring commercial or retail space on the ground floor and four stories of market-rate apartments. Additionally, the request included a variance to allow more than one principal use on the lot to accommodate an existing billboard exceeding 300 square feet. The Commission voted to concur with the staff recommendation and approved the reclassification and variance, while noting the safety concerns raised by the city traffic engineer.
Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Date: May 20, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed two main dockets. For docket 2015-030, the commission approved a petition to reclassify property at 2125 Clearlake Avenue from I-1 (Light Industrial) to B-1 (Highway Business) for the construction of a multi-unit retail complex. For docket 2015-036, the commission considered a petition regarding 1120 East Capitol Avenue and 411 and 427 South 12th Street for use as a church community center. The commission voted to deny the request for R-3(b) zoning but recommended approval of R-2 zoning and the requested variances regarding setbacks and parking requirements.
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How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Springfield?
Vendors complete registration using the City of Springfield Vendor Login / Registration portal on springfield.il.us; a vendor account is required to submit bids through the Electronic Vendor Bids Portal. Contact OBM Purchasing for assistance with account setup or access issues.
What products and services does the City of Springfield procure?
The City of Springfield OBM Purchasing office procures products and services in durable categories: goods/commodities, equipment, contractual services (including labor), and fixed-works projects (construction and related subcontracting). These categories are generally procured through the Purchasing office's public bidding processes.
What vendor requirements does the City of Springfield publish for procurement?
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Springfield City Council City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 2, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The meeting covered various city ordinances, including liquor license adjustments, sanitary sewer repairs, and real estate purchases for the Stanford Avenue extension project. Proclamations were read for a retiring Fire Chief, a student visitor, the Lutheran High School boys' basketball team, and Relay for Life. Presentations were provided regarding the Stanford extension project and transportation funding. Several administrative appointments were approved, including Corporation Counsel, the Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Director of the Office of Community Relations, the Deputy Treasurer, the Deputy City Clerk, and the Purchasing Agent. Citizens addressed the Council regarding local infrastructure concerns, minority hiring practices, and the SOHO music festival.
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The City of Springfield requires electronic submission of bids through its Bid Portal and publishes solicitation procedural rules via OBM Purchasing. Solicitations specify withdrawal restrictions and will list required insurance, bonding, licensing, and other vendor-specific compliance terms that vendors must review and meet.
What supplier diversity programs does the City of Springfield use?
The City of Springfield OBM Purchasing includes supplier-diversity provisions and commits to subcontracting opportunities for Minority and Female Business Enterprises on fixed-works projects. Consult OBM purchasing pages for program details and guidance on participation and any program goals.