Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Joliet.
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Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
Install sidewalk. All sidewalks except driveway sidewalks shall be 5" thick. All residential driveway sidewalks shall match the adjacent apron thickness, or as specified, and shall be reinforced with 6" x 6" #10 welded wire fabric. All sidewalks shall be placed on a four inch (4") thick aggregate sub-base.
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
Work includes : 148 CY removal and disposal of unsuitable material; 1,162 CY earth excavation; 444 SY aggregate subgrade improvement 12"; 71 SY hot-mix asphalt surface removal - butt joint; 1,795 SF portland cement concrete sidewalk 5"; see attached file.
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
Elevator maintenance of 15 elevators at City facilities (City Hall (2), Police Department (1), Union Station (1), Transportation Center (5), DuPage Medical Field (2), Ottawa Street Parking Deck(1), East Side Roadways(1), Historical Museum (2).
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162690
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,010
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
152,241
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 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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Procurement Difficulty Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Joliet
The committee discussed preparations for the Disability Pride Fest, including current vendor status and strategies for securing event sponsorships. A presentation was provided regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the city's general grant management process. Staff updates covered participation in the Community Cares committee and efforts to improve handicap parking accessibility. Additionally, public commentary addressed ADA compliance and the potential implementation of talking street lights.
The Board received the Secretary's report detailing various personnel withdrawals and removals from both the Fire and Police departments. Several promotions within the Fire Department for Captain and Lieutenant positions were approved. The Board conducted a closed session to discuss specific personnel matters. Additionally, the Board reviewed and voted on numerous conditional hiring requests for both certified lateral Police Officers and Firefighter/Paramedics, approving several candidates while denying others.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Joliet.
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The committee reviewed and recommended the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Project Funding Award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support a mental health program. Additionally, the committee approved the monthly financial report, invoice exceptions, the Rialto Square Theatre quarterly marketing report, and the travel expense report. Members also discussed upcoming agenda items, including the tax levy, SSA levy, bond abatement, and a requested budget amendment for neighborhood pond maintenance.
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