Find Transportation & Fleet RFPs in Illinois

73 active opportunities· Updated daily

17+ agencies1 set-aside11 with posted budget

Active transportation & fleet opportunities in Illinois right now come from agencies including DOT - Transportation, DEPT OF DEFENSE and Madison County Mass Transit District, 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 transportation & fleet bids in Illinois?

Illinois transportation & fleet 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 transportation & fleet 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
Rebid D1 IDOT - ETP, EVP Uniforms and Transit High Visibility Safety SuppliesDOT - Transportation2026-10-20-$350K
Fuel - Biodiesel and UnleadedMadison County Mass Transit District2026-10-20--
UAS & TetherISP - Illinois State Police2026-10-21--
UChicago Campus Fleet Maintenance and ManagementUniversity of Chicago2026-10-21-$2.0M
Stevedoring Services for Port of Bremerhaven, GermanyDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-10-21-$47.0M
Armored Car Transportation Services BP# 149Cook County, IL2026-10-21--
Shuttle Bus Services for Chicago O’Hare InternationalCity of Chicago2026-10-22--
Donovan Lift Station ImprovementsCity of McHenry2026-10-22--
Re-Bid Freight Data & Forecasting IFBDOT - Transportation2026-10-22-$8.0M
Vehicle Fuel BidDeKalb2026-10-22--
RFP Oases Fueling Stations Re-Development & OperationsTHA - Toll Highway Authority2026-10-23-$300.0M
Invitation to Bid for Debris Hauling and Aggregate Material DeliveryVillage of Mount Prospect2026-10-26-$75K
(FY27) DL T-68 Super Tandem Dump w-Pusher Axle 86kDOT - Transportation2026-10-26-$1.2M
14 Passenger Plus Driver BusParkland College2026-10-27--
Supply and Deliver Traffic Management Equipment, Including for Rental, to Vario…The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey2026-10-27-$2.0M
Fleetwood Jourdain Center Sound & Lighting System ImprovementsBidNet Portal - IL2026-10-27--
1300342: Comprehensive Conveyance Maintenance & Repair Services O'Hare AirportCHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION2026-10-28--
Fixed Seats - RebidMetra2026-10-28-$290K
Kingdom of Bahrain S&RTSDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-10-29NONE$30.0M
Diesel Fuel- Supply and DeliveryCity of Urbana2026-10-29-$15K

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Tips for Winning Transportation & Fleet Contracts in Illinois

  • ✓GSA Schedule 751 covers vehicle leasing and fleet management: getting on this schedule opens access to federal fleet contracts across all agencies.
  • ✓Many transit agencies require Buy America compliance under 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j), meaning vehicles and components must be manufactured domestically.
  • ✓State DOT contracts often require prequalification. Start the prequalification process months before bidding: it typically takes 30-90 days.

Transportation & Fleet RFP FAQ

What is Buy America compliance for transit procurements?

Buy America (49 U.S.C. § 5323(j)) requires that iron, steel, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects be produced in the United States. Rolling stock (buses, railcars) must have final assembly in the U.S. with at least 70% domestic content. This applies to all transit procurements receiving federal funding.

How do I bid on government fleet vehicle contracts?

Most federal fleet purchases go through GSA Fleet or the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Register in SAM.gov, get on GSA Schedule 751 (Leased Motor Vehicles) or 23V (Vehicles), and monitor GSA eBuy for task orders. State and local fleet purchases are posted on individual state procurement portals.

What certifications help win transportation contracts?

DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification is critical for USDOT-funded work: states must meet DBE participation goals. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification helps for fleet maintenance. CDL requirements apply to driving-related contracts.

Are there set-asides for small businesses in transportation?

Yes. Federal transportation contracts have small business set-asides under FAR Part 19. State DOTs receiving federal highway funds must meet DBE goals (typically 5-15% of contract value). Many transit agencies also have their own small business or local business preference programs.

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