The Village of Buffalo Grove is soliciting bids for aggregate materials, including an estimated 400 tons of CA-6 aggregate and 2,000 tons of CA-11 aggregate. Bids must be submitted electronically and include bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount. Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT, with opening and reading scheduled for that time during an online meeting.
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Census ID
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207784
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
202
Population
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42,812
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
40 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and 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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The Village actively uses cooperative purchasing (regularly leveraging Sourcewell and OMNIA) to move quickly and avoid formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Village of Buffalo Grove Contracts
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Axon Enterprise, Inc. at Village of Buffalo Grove
Effective: Jun 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement (MSPA) between Axon Enterprise, Inc. and the Village of Buffalo Grove, encompassing general terms and conditions for the provision of Axon products and services. It includes three separate quotes detailing specific purchases: one for Body Worn Camera and associated services totaling $787,903.00 over 120 months, another for Fleet 3 Advanced totaling $570,794.40 over 120 months, and a third for Interview Room solutions totaling $56,584.45 over 60 months. Each quote specifies an estimated contract start date and payment schedule. The overall agreement commences on June 1, 2023, and concludes by January 31, 2034.
Flock Group, Inc. at Village of Buffalo Grove
Effective: Apr 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details an agreement between Flock Group Inc. and IL - Buffalo Grove PD for Flock Safety's LPR products and services. The contract includes the Flock Safety Platform (FlockOS Essentials), Flock Safety Falcon cameras, and professional implementation services. The initial term is 60 months, with an annual recurring subtotal of $45,500.00 and a total contract value of $230,100.00. The document outlines billing schedules, product descriptions, and features of the FlockOS system, with the customer signing on March 25, 2024.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Village of Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove Village Board Special Meeting
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the proposed acquisition of the property at 1100 West Lake Cook Road for the development of a long-term municipal campus. Key agenda items included an update on the due diligence process, which covered structural and environmental conditions, as well as an adaptive reuse conceptual vision for the building. The board also reviewed the project budget and explored a potential partnership with the Indian Trails Public Library District to incorporate library services and shared community space into the facility.
Buffalo Grove Village Board Committee Of The Whole Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included several recognitions for student achievements in STEM, including the official proclamation of STEM Day in the village. A proclamation was issued to recognize a day of remembrance and solidarity. Additionally, the meeting featured the recognition of numerous volunteers who contributed to the Buffalo Grove Days event, followed by the presentation of awards to various organizations for their participation in the Buffalo Grove Days parade.
Buffalo Grove Village Board Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
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Samina ShaikhAdministrative Services Manager/Deputy Village Clerk
Does Village of Buffalo Grove use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Village of Buffalo Grove authorizes cooperative procurement and may participate in joint purchasing agencies or use State contracts under the Illinois Governmental Joint Purchasing Act and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, as described in the Village Purchasing Policy.
What vendor requirements does Village of Buffalo Grove publish?
Village of Buffalo Grove requires vendors to submit financial forms, waivers of lien, insurance certificates, and bonds where specified, and to provide certified payroll on applicable public-works projects; individual solicitations will list exact bonding, insurance, and compliance requirements.
Who manages procurement and procurement policies for Village of Buffalo Grove?
Administrative Services/Finance houses centralized purchasing for Village of Buffalo Grove; Purchasing is overseen by a Chief Procurement Officer/Purchasing Manager, Department Directors have limited purchase authority, and the Village Manager or Village President hold signature authority for larger contracts.
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The Village Board meeting included a moment of remembrance. Key business included the approval of Warrant number 1398, involving various fund expenditures and payroll details. The President issued proclamations declaring Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Month. Additionally, the board acknowledged community efforts during the Buffalo Grove Days event and conducted a swearing-in ceremony for newly promoted members of the fire department.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Where does Village of Buffalo Grove post bids and RFPs?
Village of Buffalo Grove posts public bids and RFPs on its CivicEngage Bids page (vbg.org/Bids.aspx) and links solicitations and vendor registration to the BidNetDirect portal via the Purchasing/Quick Links pages.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Village of Buffalo Grove?
Vendors complete the Village of Buffalo Grove online Vendor Registry accessed from the vbg.org Bids page or the linked BidNetDirect portal; the Purchasing Policy requests vendors register biennially and keep contact and status information current for bid notifications.
What products and services does Village of Buffalo Grove procure?
Village of Buffalo Grove procures commodities, fuel, maintenance agreements, professional and consultant services, and construction/repair projects; public-works contracts are subject to prevailing-wage requirements as described in the Village Purchasing Policy.
How does Village of Buffalo Grove approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Village of Buffalo Grove Purchasing Policy sets approval thresholds: Department Directors may approve purchase orders up to $5,000; approvals over $5,000 are routed to the Village Manager, Finance Director, or Purchasing Officer; contracts exceeding $25,000 require signature of the Village President or Village Manager and are filed with the Deputy Village Clerk.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Village of Buffalo Grove?
Vendors can find the Village of Buffalo Grove Purchasing Policy PDF (DocumentCenter/View/168) on vbg.org; the Purchasing page summarizes procurement methods, formal bid requirements, appendices, and administrative responsibilities that govern Village procurements.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Village of Buffalo Grove use?
Village of Buffalo Grove publishes a Vendor Registry in compliance with HB 453 (Public Act 102-0265) that displays vendors' self‑identified status (minority-, women-, veteran-owned, or small business); vendors indicate status during registration and the list is available via the Purchasing pages.
