Which Illinois agencies post the most construction bids?

As of September 25, 2026, the top agencies posting construction bids in Illinois are Cook County, IL, Illinois BidBuy, City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services. Combined they account for the majority of active Illinois construction opportunities.

Ranked by tracked bid volume:

  1. Cook County, IL — 57 tracked bids (county)
  2. Illinois BidBuy — 12 tracked bids (state)
  3. City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services — 1 tracked bids (city)

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Written by the ProcureTap procurement research team. Last reviewed .