Environmental Procurement Bids in Illinois
19 open environmental procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting environmental bids in Illinois: Illinois BidBuy,Cook County, IL,Federal Government (SAM.gov).
Environmental procurement in Illinois
Environmental procurement in Illinois sits at the intersection of two things: Government environmental procurement covers hazardous-waste cleanup, brownfield remediation, air- and water-quality monitoring, environmental impact assessments (NEPA), UST (underground storage tank) removal, asbestos and lead abatement, wetland restoration, stormwater management, and compliance auditing. Federal buyers include EPA, DoD (installation cleanup — DERP program), DOE (national labs), USDA (Forest Service, NRCS), USACE, and Interior (BLM, NPS). The largest Illinois state buyers are the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT — $2. On ProcureTap you can browse the 19 open environmental opportunities in Illinois plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.
Register on BidBuy (bidbuy. EPA and DoD environmental work runs continuously with fiscal-year-end spike (July–Sept). State-level brownfield and CWSRF/DWSRF (revolving fund) awards typically follow state legislative sessions. Wildfire-mitigation and disaster-response contracts spike after major events. IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) environmental-justice funding is being obligated on rolling basis through 2031. Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many environmental 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 — Environmental in Illinois
How do I register to bid on Illinois environmental 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.
What small-business or set-aside programs apply to environmental contracts in Illinois?
EPA runs the highest volume of 8(a) and HUBZone environmental set-asides in the federal system. State DEP/DEQ agencies often set aside stormwater, drinking-water, and brownfield programs for MBE/WBE. Environmental consulting (NEPA, EA, EIS) is a strong small-business niche — 541620 has an $18.5M small-business size standard, which is generous for services work.
When are Illinois environmental bids typically issued?
EPA and DoD environmental work runs continuously with fiscal-year-end spike (July–Sept). State-level brownfield and CWSRF/DWSRF (revolving fund) awards typically follow state legislative sessions. Wildfire-mitigation and disaster-response contracts spike after major events. IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) environmental-justice funding is being obligated on rolling basis through 2031. Volume in Illinois specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.
Open Environmental bids in Illinois
DMH SP EMHC FY27 Water Damage and Mold Remediation Services- Old FTP One South
DMH SP EMHC FY27 Water Damage and Mold Remediation Services- Old FTP One South
Ozone Transfer Standards and Semi-Portable Zero Air Generators
Ozone Transfer Standards and Semi-Portable Zero Air Generators
Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries Phase II Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Phase II (AER) Project
This is a reposting of a pre-solicitation notice for an upcoming USACE Construction Project that was previously posted under W912P626B0001. Please take notice of the new solicitation number. Brief Des...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many environmental procurement bids are available in Illinois?
There are currently 19 open environmental procurement opportunities in Illinois, with 1 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 environmental bids?
The top agencies posting environmental bids in Illinois include Illinois BidBuy, Cook County, IL, Federal Government (SAM.gov). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on environmental contracts in Illinois?
Browse the environmental 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 environmental bids posted?
New environmental 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.