Construction procurement in Illinois

Construction procurement in Illinois sits at the intersection of two things: undefined. The largest Illinois state buyers are the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT — $2. On ProcureTap you can browse the 66 open construction opportunities in Illinois plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.

Register on BidBuy (bidbuy. Construction contracts in Illinois follow typical state and federal fiscal calendars — expect a spike in issuance in Q1 of each fiscal year. Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many construction solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.

Common questions — Construction in Illinois

How do I register to bid on Illinois construction contracts?

Register on BidBuy (bidbuy.illinois.gov) — the Illinois procurement platform powered by Periscope. Registration is free and covers all state-agency solicitations over $100,000. For BEP certification (MBE/WBE/VBE/PBE), apply through the Commission on Equity and Inclusion at illinois.gov/cei. For the City of Chicago, register separately on eProcurement at chicago.gov/procurement. Illinois Department of Transportation bidders must also complete IDOT Prequalification of Contractors before bidding construction.

Open Construction bids in Illinois

RFP
21 days left Nov 30, 2026

Illinois River Basin, Brandon Road L and D, Joliet, Illinois, Flushing Lock and Dam Gates Fabrication

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District has a requirement for the fabrication and supply of ten Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite structures for Brandon Road Lock and Dam, Joliet...

RFP
7 days left Nov 16, 2026

Minor Construction / Sustainability, Repair and Maintenance

AMENDMENT 0001 The purpose of Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W519TC-26-Q-JOC1 is to extend the closing date to 16 November 2026, 5:00PM CST. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain u...

RFP
39 days left Dec 18, 2026

KAUTZ ROAD SUBSTATION CONSTRUCION, UIP SUBPROJECT 2- KRS

November 5, 2026- Amendment 1 issued to clarify timne and location of the Pre-Proposal Meeting. This scope of work is to rebuild and renovate the Kautz Road Substation (KRS), which is UIP subproject S...

RFP
11 days left Nov 20, 2026

Concrete Pads B220 & B299

***A pre-construction site visit is scheduled at 10:00 AM Central Time, 10 November 2026 at the Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). Attendees will park in...

RFP
10 days left Nov 19, 2026

PIP-II F-37 BUILDING LWC PUMP ROOM PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

This scope of work includes fabricating and installing a Low Conductivity Water (LCW) Piping System in the F-37 Pump Room. PLEASE NOTE the important information related to this RFP: Pre-Proposal Meeti...

RFP
37 days left Dec 17, 2026

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN BETTENDORF, IOWA LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION BETTENDORF, IOWA 2024 EVENT PL84-99 FLOOD REPAIRS

TITLE OF PROJECT: Mississippi River Basin Bettendorf, Iowa Local Flood Protection Bettendorf, Iowa 2024 Event PL84-99 Flood Repairs (W912EK27BA012) The work includes, but is not limited to, excavation...

RFP
8 days left Nov 17, 2026

Wilson Hall Floor 16 Electric and Elevator Machine Rooms Fire Rating and Mechanical Upgrade

Fermilab has a new requirement for Wilson Hall Floor 16 Electric and Elevator Machine Rooms Fire Rating and Mechanical Upgrade located at Batavia, IL. Site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026 at 8...

RFP
2 days left Nov 11, 2026

RFP 7-B164-P-00002-00 (RR GC BPA FY27)

The Contractor will provide modifications, repairs, construction, alterations and installations to the facilities, building and infrastructure components and systems on an on-demand basis site wide th...

Other
22 days left Dec 2, 2026

EMERGENCY NOTICE - Bridge Repairs, I-88, MP 121.9 (Canadian National Railway)

EMERGENCY NOTICE - Bridge Repairs, I-88, MP 121.9 (Canadian National Railway)

RFP

New EMRS Facility CMAR

Frequently Asked Questions

How many construction procurement bids are available in Illinois?

There are currently 66 open construction procurement opportunities in Illinois, with 2 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Illinois agencies post the most construction bids?

The top agencies posting construction bids in Illinois include Cook County, IL, Federal Government (SAM.gov), Illinois BidBuy. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on construction contracts in Illinois?

Browse the construction opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new construction bids posted?

New construction procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Illinois. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.