The Village of Forsyth is seeking bids for lighting installation at its Sports and Nature Park at 7355 N. Oakland Avenue, Forsyth, Illinois. The project is identified as trail lighting for the park. Bids are listed as due October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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124998
Population
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3,613
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Sole Source:Do not pursue until thresholds/approvals are confirmed via the Purchasing Policy.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Village of Forsyth
Village of Forsyth, Illinois Comprehensive Plan 2012-2032
Date: Aug 6, 2012Type: Strategic Plan
This Comprehensive Plan outlines a framework for the Village of Forsyth to maintain and strengthen its community assets, ensuring a high quality-of-life through sensible and sustainable growth over the next 20+ years. The plan envisions maintaining a small town atmosphere with high-quality, family-focused residential living and a progressive, responsive Village government. Key components include future land use, transportation, community facilities and public infrastructure, and economic development, with a focus on creating local employment opportunities, diversifying housing, and enhancing the Hickory Point Corridor.
Board of Trustees of the Village of Forsyth Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board addressed a series of administrative and planning matters, including height and development ordinance variance requests for a new hotel at Hickory Point Plaza and residential properties on Highland Drive. Key discussions and actions involved approvals for disc golf course work, bridge rehabilitation engineering services, and additional scope for the North Tower concrete driveway. The meeting materials also reflected on recent business such as a TIF grant approval for local parking improvements, an enterprise zone amendment, the annual village audit, and the authorization of a bid for Veterans Memorial upgrades.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Village of Forsyth.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Village of Forsyth?
The Village Administrator, under the oversight of the Village President (Mayor) and the six-member Board of Trustees, manages procurement and purchasing for the Village of Forsyth. The Village Clerk maintains procurement records and departments execute purchases through the Village administration.
How does the Village of Forsyth approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement contracts and awards for the Village of Forsyth are approved by the Village President and Board of Trustees at regular public Board meetings. The Village Administrator and department heads present items, and meeting packets and agendas published on the village website document contract actions.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Village of Forsyth?
Board of Trustees of the Village of Forsyth Regular Meeting
Date: May 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of a proposal from All-Weather Courts for tennis court maintenance and repairs. Key topics included the purchase of a filtered water submersible pump and a new water meter communication gateway system. Additionally, the Board reviewed and planned for the Forsyth Nature Park design, considered parking alternatives at Oakland, discussed water service for the dog park fountain, and reviewed 2026 plans for the Sports and Nature Park. Administration and engineering reports provided updates on various infrastructure, maintenance, and public works projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Village of Forsyth meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
The Village Purchasing Policy PDF is posted in the Village of Forsyth Code of Ordinances & Policies document index on the village website. Vendors can download the policy from the Village Policies page to review standard terms and submission instructions.