City of Waukegan

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Waukegan, IL
Country:: US

City of Waukegan RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Purchase City Property -814 Cummings Avenue RFP
Open
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
Seeking bid for the sell of certain surplus city-owned vacant land.
Purchase City Property - 403 S Elmwood Avenue RFP
Open
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
Purchase city property. City offers to sell certain surplus City-owned vacant land. See outside link.
1318 Audrey Nixon Boulevard RFP
Open
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
The City of Waukegan is soliciting bids to purchase the city-owned property at 1318 Audrey Nixon Boulevard. The invitation states that conveyance will be by quitclaim deed and the property will be transferred as-is; bidders should consider buildability and zoning and submit plans, experience, a timeline, and an offered price. Bids are due at 5:00 PM on December 1, 2026, and the City Council may accept an offer in the city's best interests or reject all bids.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124969
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
514
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
87,940
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to City of Waukegan

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
55 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Only if truly proprietary or an essential system upgrade; coordinate justification and seek a City Council waiver.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, State of Illinois Joint Purchasing, and Lake County/OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Waukegan uses sole source on a limited basis for truly proprietary technology or essential system upgrades. Work with the requesting department to draft a sole source justification and request a City Council waiver. If the fit is not clear-cut, deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative contracts to avoid delays.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City of Waukegan actively uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed use of Sourcewell, authorization for State joint purchasing, and ability to piggyback Lake County/OMNIA). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Waukegan

Waukegan City Council City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed various community concerns and resolutions, including proclamations for National Black Business Month and Municipal Treasurers Week. Key discussions involved support for a new restaurant's liquor license, requests for traffic calming measures such as speed bumps and stop signs, and the status of local healthcare facilities. The council also approved several financial items, including payroll ratifications, vendor payments, and engineering service agreements, while authorizing intergovernmental agreements with the local school district regarding public safety and emergency response services.
Waukegan Civil Service Commission Minutes
Date: Jul 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a discussion regarding the police department's presentation of the finalized police sergeant promotion process, which involved ongoing collaboration with corporate counsel to finalize the necessary details.
Community Development Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Jul 6, 2026

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Waukegan.

Sheri MartinezAssistant Director of Finance

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Shaun NunagAssistant Director of Finance

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City of Waukegan RFPs

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City of Waukegan RFPs

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