The Village of Winfield is seeking sealed bids for approximately 5,988 feet of ductile iron watermain. The work includes watermain connections and disconnections, replacement of water service connections to the B-box, appurtenances, and related restoration. Bids are due at Village Hall by 11:00 a.m. on November 5, 2026, and bid documents are available at no cost by emailing jholy@v3co.com.
Project consists of the installation of 1,338 LF of 6" and 8" ductile iron pipe watermain and watermain connections and disconnections, and the replacement of nine lead water services with new copper 1" services, along with water service reconnections, appurtenances, and related restoration.
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Census ID
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102668
Employee FTE
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40.3
Population
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10,146
Procurement Hell Score
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48 / 100
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; also uses the State Joint Purchasing Program and the DuPage Municipal Purchasing Initiative. You can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Village of Winfield, IL. Sole source awards are extremely rare. Any purchase over $20,000 requires a formal Village Board waiver—plan for added approval time. Strategy: deprioritize and shift to cooperative purchasing.
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The Village actively uses cooperative purchasing; policy 1-7-3 encourages co-ops to bypass formal bidding.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Village of Winfield
Joint Review Board of Village of Winfield Tax Increment Financing District Meeting Minutes
Date: Dec 8, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed the annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report for the fiscal year 2021. The report detailed the beginning fund balance of $532,500, revenues of $198,039 primarily from property taxes and interest, and expenditures totaling $18,979 for audit and streetscape costs, resulting in an ending fund balance of $711,560. Additionally, the board discussed TIF activities for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and noted that the remaining duration of the TIF district is approximately five years, with ongoing developer incentive commitments.
Village of Winfield Strategic Plan Update 2026-2029
Date: Mar 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the Village of Winfield's strategic direction for the 2026-2029 period, serving as an update to its prior strategic plan. It clarifies the Village's purpose and future vision, focusing on four key priority areas: improving sustainable revenue, fostering effective communication, maintaining quality of life, and advancing community development. The plan emphasizes a continuous cycle of visioning, goal setting, and evaluation to ensure efficient resource allocation and successful achievement of objectives for residents, businesses, and community partners.
Village of Winfield Strategic Plan Update 2026-2029
Key Contacts
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Where does the Village of Winfield post bids and RFPs?
The Village of Winfield posts bids and RFPs on its Bid Opportunities and Bid Postings pages on the Village website (CivicEngage). Bidding documents and plan sets may be provided electronically through QuestCDN; vendors should monitor those pages for current solicitations and download instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Village of Winfield?
Vendors complete a Contractor Registration Application with the Village of Winfield Building Department; applications are submitted to Amber Lakomecki (alakomecki@villageofwinfield.com). Registrations are valid until January 31 of the year following issuance and must be renewed annually by January 31.
What products and services does the Village of Winfield procure?
The Village of Winfield Public Works Department procures goods and services for streets, the water supply system, sanitary sewage transmission, storm drainage, and maintenance of village-owned trees. These stable department responsibilities indicate ongoing opportunities in infrastructure, utilities, and maintenance categories.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Mar 16, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the Village of Winfield's Strategic Plan Update for 2026-2029, a roadmap designed to define its future vision, clarify purpose and direction, and prepare for challenges and opportunities. The plan reinforces four key strategic priority areas: Improve Sustainable Revenue, Effective Communication, Maintain Quality of Life, and Community Development. It provides a structured approach for the Village President and Board to guide planning, budgeting, and progress tracking, ultimately advancing stated priorities and moving the community toward its long-term vision.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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What procurement requirements does the Village of Winfield publish for vendors?
The Village of Winfield requires contractors to meet insurance, bonding, and licensing thresholds that vary by trade. General contractors must carry $1,000,000 GL, $500,000 auto, statutory workers' compensation, and a $20,000 bond; other trades generally require $500,000 GL, $500,000 auto, statutory WC, and a $10,000 bond. Certificates must name the Village and provide 30-day cancellation notice.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Village of Winfield?
The Village of Winfield publishes a 'Purchasing Authority Policy and Procedures' document in its Document Center that governs acquisitions. Per that policy, purchases exceeding $20,000 must be presented to the Village Board for approval prior to acquisition.