The Town of Cicero is requesting proposals for refuse transfer station services under Contract #1. Copies of the RFP are available by contacting Town Engineer Tim Geary by email. Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Town Clerk’s Office and will be publicly opened on October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162237
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
507
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
81,858
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
75 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source; otherwise, deprioritize and move to a formal competitive bid for spends over $50,
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Town of Cicero, IL:No evidence of sole source awards. Standard procedure is a formal competitive bid for purchases over $50,000. Deprioritize sole source and prepare an RFP response.
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There is no evidence that the Town of Cicero uses cooperative purchasing today. Through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform, you can reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Cicero
Board of Trustees of the Town of Cicero Proceedings of the Board of Trustees
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda covered various administrative and operational items, including the approval of bills, payroll, and insurance premiums. Several block party permits and organization permits were reviewed. The board discussed ordinances related to stop sign installations and an intergovernmental agreement for a school crossing guard program. Resolutions were presented concerning speed limit reductions on Ogden Avenue and 26th Street, student clinical placements, and various plumbing and landscaping service agreements. New business items focused on awarding contracts for a parking lot paving program, a fuel tank replacement project, and a basement flood prevention program.
Board Of Trustees Of The Town Of Cicero Proceedings
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed various administrative and community items, including the approval of financial bills, payroll, and departmental reports. Several permits were granted for block parties, fundraisers, and upcoming parades. Ordinances were passed regarding regulations for temporary lemonade stands operated by minors and a special use permit for a video gaming café. Resolutions were adopted concerning parade permissions, real estate classification, clinical placement agreements with Loyola University, vaccine services, professional service invoices, legal representation for microplastic contamination claims, and formal opposition to proposed local data centers. Additionally, a contract for street rehabilitation was awarded, and a service award was presented to a department member.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Cicero.
The Town of Cicero posts bids and RFPs on its official website thetownofcicero.com, primarily on the CDBG‑DR Procurement page and the Town Notices page. Vendors should monitor those pages to download solicitation documents and any posted addenda before submitting proposals.
What products and services does Town of Cicero procure?
Town of Cicero commonly procures professional services (planning, grant and program management, technical assistance), engineering and construction management, construction/infrastructure work (e.g., residential installations), procurement support, and office or program equipment. Vendors should review specific solicitations for scope and contracting details.
What procurement requirements does Town of Cicero publish for vendors?
Board of Trustees of the Town of Cicero Proceedings
Date: Jul 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board addressed various operational and financial matters, including the payment of various bills and medical insurance claims. Presentations were held regarding the 250th Anniversary of America, the 2026 Assessment of Cicero Township, and the recognition of newly naturalized U.S. citizens and scholarship recipients. Several resolutions were approved, covering non-emergency medical transportation services, backflow prevention valve installations, mosquito abatement, network improvements, and various equipment and repair invoices. The Board also awarded contracts for water main improvements and the CDBG-DR Basement Flood Prevention Program, and approved the promotion of three police officers to the rank of Sergeant.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Cicero meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Town of Cicero solicitation exhibits require specified insurance coverages with certificates naming the Town as additional insured and waiver of subrogation, compliance with Davis‑Bacon and Illinois prevailing wage rules, HUD/federal contract clauses (including prohibited telecom equipment language), and EPA Section 6002 recovered‑materials clauses. Vendors must review each solicitation for exact limits and required forms.
How does Town of Cicero approve procurement contracts and awards?
Proposals are delivered to the Town Clerk’s Office and solicitations are administered by the Town Purchasing Division; awards, if made, are executed as formal contracts in accordance with the RFP terms. Vendors should follow RFP submission instructions and watch Purchasing Division addenda and award language.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Cicero?
Procurement policies and standard terms are referenced in the Town of Cicero's 'Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting Policy' and published RFP exhibits; the Cicero CDBG‑DR Infrastructure Policy Manual is available on thetownofcicero.com. Vendors should consult those documents and each solicitation exhibit for governing terms and federal clauses.