City of East Chicago

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: East Chicago, IN
Country:: US

City of East Chicago RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Warning and Regulatory Sign Replacement (Request for Proposals)
Open
Aug 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 18, 2026
Work consist of sign modernization, warning and regulatory sign replacement.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126046
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
600
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
25,610
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
66 / 100
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How to Sell to City of East Chicago

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
66 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Sole Source is only viable for documented emergencies; otherwise, pursue competitive bidding.
- Coops: Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs as future options.
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
- Entity: City of East Chicago, Indiana.
- Usage: Extremely rare; generally limited to documented emergencies.
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
- There is no evidence that the City of East Chicago uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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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 East Chicago

City Of East Chicago Board Of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Minutes
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a variance petition for a property located at 4733 Kennedy Avenue to permit a five-unit rental. The discussion clarified that while the front building will be approved as a five-unit rental, the back portion of the property is subject to strict conditions: it must not be rented and is limited to personal or family use only. Additionally, the property cannot be used for commercial purposes, and all renovation work must be completed within one year. The motion to approve the five-unit variance passed with these stipulations.
City of East Chicago Board of Public Works Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and acted on several business items, including the approval of a fund conveyance agreement for public transit, contractor rate schedules for tree services, and a project for painting and ceiling tile replacement in the Human Resources department. Key actions included approving a contract amendment for security services, a fire prevention proposal, and a sign installation for the fire station. The board conducted a bid opening for the Sophia Reconstruction Project, approved a Memorandum of Understanding for bus services for a local festival, and authorized engineering proposals for a drainage ditch project, quiet zone improvements, and sanitary sewer relocation. Additionally, the board approved several late invoices and a contract for the installation of speed humps.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of East Chicago.

Richard MorrisroeActing City Planner

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Roselyn SakeviciusAdministrative Assistant

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City of East Chicago RFPs

Warning and Regulatory Sign Replacement (Request for Proposals)

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City Of East Chicago Board Of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Minutes

City of East Chicago Board of Public Works Regular Meeting Minutes

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City of East Chicago RFPs

Warning and Regulatory Sign Replacement (Request for Proposals)

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

City Of East Chicago Board Of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Minutes

City of East Chicago Board of Public Works Regular Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

East Chicago Common Council Common Council Meeting

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City of East Chicago

City of East Chicago RFPs

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Early Buyer Signals

City Of East Chicago Board Of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Minutes

City of East Chicago Board of Public Works Regular Meeting Minutes

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City of East Chicago RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

City Of East Chicago Board Of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Minutes

City of East Chicago Board of Public Works Regular Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

East Chicago Common Council Common Council Meeting

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