Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Cook County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 31, 2026
Dec 1, 2026
Services requested include all appropriate: General Consulting, Planning, Environmental, Architectural, Engineering, Construction Inspection, Grant Procurement Assistance, Capital Improvement Program Management Assistance, Financial Consulting, and other services as required. The stated term of assignment is for five years.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
128637
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,522
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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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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AI-ranked best-fit opportunities before bid boards
Auto-drafted, compliance-ready outlines & boilerplate
Competitor & pricing intel from past awards
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
These purchasing programs appear in Cook County's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cook County
The committee meeting addressed several operational and grant-related updates. Key discussion topics included progress on the 2027 DNR Firewise Grant application, ongoing grant management for Community Wildfire Defense Grants, and brush disposal site maintenance challenges. The committee received reports regarding spruce budworm mortality inquiries, staffing changes for the Superior National Forest fuels team, and outreach activities by the DNR. Additionally, the committee discussed emergency management transitions and County Board actions regarding the preliminary levy and road safety improvements. Fire department updates included reports on medical calls and equipment acquisitions.
The meeting featured extensive public testimony regarding the impact of a local YMCA daycare closure on families and the local economy, with requests for the board to collaborate with community partners to identify solutions and expand child care access. Additionally, the board received an update on a tribal partnership regarding public health projects and heard a presentation on wildfire smoke trends, air quality index data, and the rising frequency of air quality alerts in the region.
Public-sector contacts connected to Cook County.
The committee discussed the implementation of a C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) revolving loan fund program, which aims to provide financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for commercial properties and nonprofits in rural Minnesota. Key topics included the program's structure, the requirement for joint powers agreements with local counties, the target loan size, eligibility for projects like HVAC and solar installations, and the administrative role of the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission in managing the program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Cook County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
