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Lake County, Illinois bids and RFPs

Lake County, Illinois posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. Purchasing contact: Purchasing Division, 847-377-2929 / 847-984-5889. County Board agendas are published on Legistar.

Bids on Own portal, no vendor named
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Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Own online bid & vendor registration portal (Lake County Purchasing Portal, doingbusiness.lakecountyil.gov; registration required)
Bid platform
County-run bid portals
Purchasing contact
Purchasing Division847-377-2929 / 847-984-5889
County Board agendas
Legistar

Source: Lake County website

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How to bid in Lake County

  1. Find the bid

    Lake County, Illinois posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named.

  2. Get the documents

    Register as a vendor on Own portal, no vendor named to download bid documents and receive addenda.

  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 Legistar.

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 Lake County

How do I find bids from Lake County, Illinois?

Lake County, Illinois posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. Register as a vendor on Own portal, no vendor named to download bid documents and receive addenda.

Does Lake County use Own portal, no vendor named?

Yes. Lake County posts its bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. FactWise also lists them, free to view.

How do I register as a vendor with Lake County?

Register on Own portal, no vendor named so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Purchasing Division, 847-377-2929 / 847-984-5889) 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 Lake County, Illinois?

Purchasing Division, 847-377-2929 / 847-984-5889.

When does the Lake County County Board meet?

Meeting dates and agendas are published on Legistar. 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 Lake 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 Lake County bids?

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