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Ford County, Illinois bids and RFPs

Ford County, Illinois doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bid packet PDFs posted on homepage). Purchasing contact: Kelsie Vaughn, County Clerk & Recorder (Interim), (217) 379-9400. County Board agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

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Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Own website (bid packet PDFs posted on homepage)
Bid platform
No online platform
Purchasing contact
Kelsie Vaughn, County Clerk & Recorder (Interim)(217) 379-9400
County Board agendas
Own website (agenda PDFs)

Source: Ford County website

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How to bid in Ford County

  1. Find the bid

    Ford County, Illinois doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bid packet PDFs posted on homepage).

  2. Get the documents

    Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.

  3. Prepare your forms

    Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

  4. Submit before the deadline

    Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.

  5. Watch for the award

    Contracts are usually approved at a County Board meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Illinois counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.

Questions about bidding in Ford County

How do I find bids from Ford County, Illinois?

Ford County, Illinois doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bid packet PDFs posted on homepage). Download the bid documents from the county's posting, or ask the purchasing contact for them.

Does Ford County post bids online?

Ford County doesn't use an online bid platform that we found. It posts bids here: the county's own website (bid packet PDFs posted on homepage). Smaller purchases often appear first in County Board agendas.

How do I register as a vendor with Ford County?

Ask the purchasing contact (Kelsie Vaughn, County Clerk & Recorder (Interim), (217) 379-9400) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.

Who is the purchasing contact for Ford County, Illinois?

Kelsie Vaughn, County Clerk & Recorder (Interim), (217) 379-9400.

When does the Ford County County Board meet?

Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.

What forms do I need to bid in Ford County, Illinois?

Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

Can I get alerts for new Ford County bids?

Yes. Follow Ford County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.