Find Electrical Services RFPs in Illinois

73 active opportunities· Updated daily

17+ agencies1 set-aside4 with posted budget

Active electrical services opportunities in Illinois right now come from agencies including Chicago Public Schools, Illinois Capital Development Board and McHenry County College, among others. The nearest deadline is October 20, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find electrical services bids in Illinois?

Illinois electrical services solicitations are spread across 17+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Illinois sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a electrical services bid is worth your time. The 73 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Evaporative Cooling and Ventilation SystemMcHenry County College2026-10-20--
All Saints fy27 IC - ALL SAINTS ACADEMY SCHOOLALL SAINTS ACADEMY SCHOOL2026-10-20--
RFP 26-41 Sherman Plaza Garage FACP ReplacementCity of Evanston2026-10-20--
Replace Building Automation SystemIllinois Capital Development Board2026-10-20-$25
Perandoe fy27 IC - PERANDOE SPECIAL ED DISTPERANDOE SPECIAL ED DIST2026-10-20--
Assess and Repair Power Plant Automatic Transfer SwitchIllinois Capital Development Board2026-10-20NONE$325K
Darwin ES - Scoreboard Installation - Open to contracted pre-qualified pool for…Chicago Public Schools2026-10-20--
Kennedy HS - Vacuum Condensate Station Replacements - Open to contracted pre-qu…Chicago Public Schools2026-10-20--
Dore ES - Hot Water Heater Replacements Open to contracted pre-qualified pool f…Chicago Public Schools2026-10-20--
Generator Maintenance and Repair ServicesVillage of Oak Park2026-10-21--
Electrical Low Voltage - JOCCity Colleges of Chicago2026-10-21-$2.5M
Replace main fire panel and Components - non proprietarySpringfield Housing Authority2026-10-22--
Lindop Priority 2 2027-2028 - EDMUND F LINDOP SCHOOLEDMUND F LINDOP SCHOOL2026-10-22--
Invitation for Construction Bid: Veterinary Teaching Hospital - AHU S1 Replacem…Northeastern Illinois University2026-10-22--
Solar Photovoltaic SystemVillage of Skokie2026-10-22--
Electric Utility Pole InspectionCity of Naperville, IL2026-10-22--
Berman Tower Lightning Protection ProjectVillage of North Aurora2026-10-23--
2027.470.Central.C2 - Central Community Unit School District 3 aka Camp PointCentral Community Unit School District 3 aka Camp Point2026-10-23--
Invitation to Bid: NE Substation Upgrades -- Transformer Purchase Addendum to N…City of Batavia2026-10-23--
Repair or Replace Public Address System at the Care CenterDuPage County - Procurement Services2026-10-23-$150K

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Tips for Winning Electrical Services Contracts in Illinois

  • ✓EV charging infrastructure installation is a fast-growing segment driven by Executive Order 14057 (federal fleet electrification) and IIJA funding. Position your firm for this work by obtaining EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) certification.
  • ✓OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Construction Safety training certifications are typically required for workers on government electrical projects. Many agencies also require site-specific safety plans as part of the proposal.
  • ✓LED lighting retrofits remain a high-volume opportunity across government facilities. ESCO (Energy Savings Performance Contract) vehicles allow agencies to fund lighting upgrades through guaranteed energy savings: no upfront capital needed.

Electrical Services RFP FAQ

What licenses are required for government electrical contracts?

State electrical contractor licenses are required in most jurisdictions. Journeyman and master electrician licenses for workers. OSHA 10/30-Hour Construction Safety certification. For fire alarm work, NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) certification is typically required. State and local jurisdictions may have additional licensing requirements.

How does the Miller Act affect electrical contractors?

The Miller Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 3131-3134) requires performance and payment bonds on federal construction contracts exceeding $150,000. Electrical contractors must provide these bonds, which guarantee project completion and payment of subcontractors and suppliers. Bond premiums are typically 1-3% of contract value and should be factored into bids.

What EV charging opportunities exist in government procurement?

Executive Order 14057 requires the federal fleet to be fully zero-emission by 2035, driving massive EV charging infrastructure investment at federal facilities. The IIJA allocated $7.5 billion for EV charging through the NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) program. GSA, DOD, and federal agencies are all procuring charging station installation. EVITP certification is increasingly required.

How do prevailing wage requirements affect electrical bids?

Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages apply to federally funded electrical construction contracts over $2,000. Electrician wage classifications include journeyman electrician, inside wireman, and line construction. Rates vary by county: check sam.gov wage determinations. Many states have their own prevailing wage laws for state-funded construction projects.

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