Village of Park Forest

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Park Forest, IL
Country:: US

Village of Park Forest RFPs

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Chestnut Street Lift Station Replacement RFP
Open
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
The Village of Park Forest, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of the Chestnut Street Lift Station Replacement, with proposals due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466. The work includes rehabilitating the existing wet well, installing a valve vault, control panel, two 5 hp submersible pumps, 696 feet of 4-inch force main, 48 feet of storm sewer, abandonment and removal of existing facilities, surface restoration, and other miscellaneous items. Bidding documents may be examined at the Village Hall or obtained from BHFX Digital Imaging at www.bhfxplanroom.com for $90 per printed set or $45 per digital download, and all bids must be accompanied by a bidder's bond or certified check equal to 10% of the bid amount.
Chestnut Street Lift Station Replacement
Open
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
The Village of Park Forest, Illinois is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of the Chestnut Street Lift Station Replacement, with proposals due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466. The work includes rehabilitating the existing wet well, installing a valve vault, control panel, two 5 hp submersible pumps, 696 feet of 4-inch force main, 48 feet of storm sewer, abandonment and removal of existing facilities, surface restoration, and other miscellaneous items. Bidding documents may be examined at the Village Hall or obtained from BHFX Digital Imaging at www.bhfxplanroom.com for $90 per printed set or $45 per digital download, and all bids must be accompanied by a bidder's bond or certified check equal to 10% of the bid amount.

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Census ID
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Population
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21,079
Procurement Hell Score
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34 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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34 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and pivot to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA, and SPC; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
- Entity: Village of Park Forest, IL
- No documented sole source awards above $25,000.
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 Village routinely uses cooperative purchasing to avoid formal bidding for higher-value buys.
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Village of Park Forest

Board of Trustees of the Village of Park Forest Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 budget and reviewed various financial and administrative matters. Key business included the authorization of contract awards for the Thorn Creek Drive storm sewer culvert replacement and the acquisition of heavy-duty mobile column vehicle lifts. Legislative activities featured discussions on ordinances related to utility construction in public ways, the sale of village-owned real estate, license agreement templates for fiber optic installation, and amendments to alcoholic beverage licensing. Additionally, the board received reports from village officers and committee liaisons regarding departmental updates and upcoming commission schedules.
Board Of Trustees Of Village Of Park Forest Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Trustees reviewed and discussed the fiscal year budget, including financial summaries, department performance measures, and strategic goals. Discussions also covered the recognition of a retiring Director of Economic Development and Planning, and the authorization of easement agreements for storm sewer culvert replacements at 23 Thorn Creek Drive to address infrastructure needs and localized flooding.
Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Trustees held a meeting covering various municipal matters. Key discussions included the final reading of an ordinance regarding liquor license limitations, approval of a Cook County Class 6B tax incentive, and awarding a contract for roofing and construction services. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of a skid steer, approved renewals for landscape maintenance contracts, and addressed state requirements for work on state highways. Financial items included authorizing payment for emergency water main repairs, approving a settlement distribution related to a class action lawsuit, and authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Village of Park Forest.

Arika RogersAdministrative Assistant II

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Andrew BrownAssistant Director of Economic Development & Planning

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Nicholas ChristieAssistant Director of Public Works

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Sharon FloydAssistant Finance Director

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