Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Waukegan.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
The City of Waukegan invites sealed bids for water main rehabilitation along O’Plaine Road and the I-94 Tollway. Bidders must submit the proposal on the enclosed form with a completed, notarized application. Attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. is required.
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Dec 1, 2026
Seeking bid for the sell of certain surplus city-owned vacant land.
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Dec 1, 2026
Purchase city property. City offers to sell certain surplus City-owned vacant land. See outside link.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124969
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
514
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
87,940
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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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Operating Budget
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Waukegan
The board approved the treasurer's report and the Foreign Fire Tax Board Bylaws. Several items were tabled for future consideration, including the Sharp Performance application, air bag system equipment, rescue kits, a trailer for a fire engine, and a wireless system for a robot. The board authorized purchases for fire station recliners, grills, a dive training manikin, and a coffee maker, as well as the attendance of members at FDIC training. A proposal for a robot mop and vacuum was denied, and no action was taken on the Torque Tank M1S push sled.
The board discussed and approved several items, including the purchase of a wheelchair lift for the WMECC with a budget not exceeding $50,000. Additionally, the board approved the renewal of a one-year maintenance contract for city-maintained warning sirens with Braniff Communications, Inc., at a cost not exceeding $20,000. The meeting concluded with the approval of bills not to exceed $69,000 and the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report.
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The board focused on several administrative and operational matters. They reviewed and approved the preliminary eligibility list for the Waukegan Fire Department. The session included discussions on scheduling upcoming interviews for Police Sergeant and Entry-Level Officer roles. Additionally, the commission deliberated on the lateral police officer hiring process and discussed aligning scoring mechanisms for seniority points in the promotional process with existing collective bargaining agreements.
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