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.
- Illinois River Basin, Brandon Road L and D, Joliet, Illinois, Flushing Lock and Dam Gates Fabrication
- Heat Treat Coil
- Automated Fluidized Bed Mixer Facility Modernization for end use at Pine Bluff Arsenal – CSO
- Washers, Anti-friction
- AMEND 0002: PROVIDE, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A 100MPS MINIMUM UP AND DOWN ETHERNET CIRCUIT FROM PA TO EGYPT.
- Mississippi River Project Office - Ingersoll Rand RS110iE Rotary Screw Air Compressors (Brand Name Only
- F--Emergency and Rapid Response Services VI (ERRS)
- Area of Interest (AOI) for Next Generation Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) Prototype Other Transaction (OT)
- Renewable Energy Credit
- UTILITY EXCAVATION AND REPAIR SERVICES IDIQ
- 6505--Request for Information (RFI) - Specialty Pharmacy List - Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) 2028
- M82 Energetics
- LUMBER BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT
- Minor Construction / Sustainability, Repair and Maintenance
- 13 CLC Pump
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.