Illinois BidBuy
Illinois BidBuy is the official state procurement portal for Illinois. Vendors register here to receive bid notifications and submit responses on Illinois state agency contracts.
Portal URL: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/
How to register on Illinois BidBuy
Register through BidBuy (powered by Periscope) for state contract opportunities. Vendor registration is required to submit bids.
Cost: Free. Vendor registration on Illinois BidBuy does not require payment. Some ancillary certifications (Business Enterprise Program (BEP) — MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE certifications) are handled by separate Illinois agencies.
Small business and set-aside programs
Illinois operates the following programs. Certification is separate from Illinois BidBuy vendor registration but is recognized on state contracts:
- Business Enterprise Program (BEP) — MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE certifications
Governing law
Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/)
Illinois has aggressive BEP utilization goals — 30% of state contracts to minority, women, veteran, and persons-with-disabilities owned firms.
Current Illinois bid opportunities
Live from Illinois BidBuy plus every Illinois county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system. Updated every 6 hours.
- 1311855:Chicago Standard Gate Valve and Accessories
- 1295964: Reflective Sheeting for ORD and MDW
- 1319423 : Electrical Products and Supplies - Target Market
- 1293839: Purchase of Ammunition & Simunition (Groups A through F)
- Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries Phase II Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Phase II (AER) Project
- AMC/A6 Information Technology Needs Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
- TERM AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES NON-TARGET MARKET
- ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILES
- 1217524: Neighborhood Capital Improvement Contract (NCI) - South and West Area
- MASTER TASK ORDER CONTRACT TASK ORDER SERVICES DESIGN ENGINEERING FOR COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT GROUPS 1-5: PROJECT GROUP 1 AND 3 AWARDED
- TERM AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - TARGET MARKET
- 1217520: Neighborhood Capital Improvement Contract (NCI) - North Area
- PROFESSIONAL SEWER CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
- DLT Quote# 5363936 for Oracle iProcurement, iSupplier, Procurement, Sourcing for Purchasing and Supplier Lifecycle.
- CDPH-HIV-HSING: PO 338134 HEARTLAND HUMAN CARE SERVICES - HOPWA FBHA
Common questions about Illinois BidBuy
What is Illinois BidBuy?
Illinois BidBuy is the official state procurement portal for Illinois. Register through BidBuy (powered by Periscope) for state contract opportunities. Vendor registration is required to submit bids.
How do I register on Illinois BidBuy?
Register through BidBuy (powered by Periscope) for state contract opportunities. Vendor registration is required to submit bids. The registration is free and typically completed online at https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/.
What is the Illinois BidBuy login URL?
Illinois BidBuy is accessed at https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/. Registered vendors log in there to view solicitations and submit bids on Illinois state contracts.
Are there small-business or set-aside programs on Illinois BidBuy?
Yes. Illinois operates the following preference and set-aside programs relevant to Illinois BidBuy bidders: Business Enterprise Program (BEP) — MBE, WBE, VBE, PBE certifications. Each has its own certification process.
What law governs procurement through Illinois BidBuy?
Illinois procurement is governed by Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/). Illinois has aggressive BEP utilization goals — 30% of state contracts to minority, women, veteran, and persons-with-disabilities owned firms.
Where do I find current Illinois BidBuy opportunities?
Illinois BidBuy publishes opportunities at https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/. ProcureTap also aggregates Illinois state contracts plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state — updated every 6 hours.