Department of Purchasing Services
The Department of Purchasing Services provides Bid Specifications and requests Proposals and oversees the purchasing of services for the district.
Notification of Bid/RFP/RFQ Opportunities
(Your e-mail will be stored, once a week we will send an e-mail noting Bid opportunities/RFP opportunities in the district. Further information and participation details can be found on the website. Responses to the notification form e-mail are not monitored. This list will be cleaned periodically.)
Request Form
Notice of Transportation RFP
**RFP Opening November 6th, 2024 at 1:00 PM**
The Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, Lake County, Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the “Board of Education,” the “Board,” the “School District” or the “District”) will receive proposals for student transportation services for eligible students of the School District. An award, if made, will be to the most responsive and responsible Contractor. All proposals must be submitted to the School District no later than October 11, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read aloud at Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, Illinois. Contractors and public interested in attending the proposal opening should arrive at 1:PM on October 11, 2024 at Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, Illinois.
Proposals and any questions related to the proposal are to be addressed to: Catherine Jimerson, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60, 1201 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, [email protected], 224-303-1158.
The Proposal and 3 additional copies (labeled: Company Name Proposal Copy) of the proposal are to be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked, “Original Sealed Proposal for SPECIAL EDUCATION AND HOMELESS STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
All contractors submitting proposals are invited to an optional, yet recommended, Contractor’s conference on September 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, Illinois 60085. The purpose of the conference will be to answer any questions that Contractors have regarding the specifications and transportation program. Questions may be submitted through the end of the day, September 25, 2024 4:00pm, and written responses will be afforded to all Contractors. No additional inquiries after the deadline will be entertained.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, if deemed to be in the best interest of the School District. Award of the Contract shall be based on the fees, charges, experience, reputation and the financial stability of the Contractor as well as compliance with the format, terms and conditions of this proposal. The Board also reserves the right to reject the proposal of a Contractor who has previously failed to meet the terms of this or similar contracts or fails to demonstrate the ability to meet the terms of the Contract.
Please fill out the document request form which allows us notify all interested parties: https://forms.gle/m1RWKPz83co9PLor5
Notice of African American Male Student Initiative Request for Proposals
**UPDATE: Oct 16, 2024 1:00 PM CST: https://wps60-org.zoom.us/j/89116616767?pwd=7XrvzUZV1z0hj0CQgRZTkeYb4aoSlL.1 Additional Zoom Details available via Document Repository **
The Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, Lake County, Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the “Board of Education,” the “Board,” the “School District” or the “District”) will receive proposals for African American male student support services for eligible students of the School District. An award, if made, will be to the most responsive and responsible Contractors. All proposals must be submitted to the School District no later than October 18, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read aloud at Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, Illinois. Contractors and the public interested in attending the proposal opening should arrive at 1:PM on October 18, 2024 at Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, Illinois.
Proposals and any questions related to the proposal are to be addressed to: Catherine Jimerson, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60, 1201 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, [email protected], 224-303-1158.
The Proposal and 4 additional copies (labeled: Company Name Proposal Copy) of the proposal are to be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked, “Sealed Proposal - Community Provider(s): African American Male Achievement Initiative (AAMI) RFP.”
All contractors submitting proposals are invited to an optional, yet recommended, Contractor’s conference on October 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, Illinois 60085. The purpose of the conference will be to answer any questions that Contractors have regarding the specifications and African American Male Student Initiative. Questions may be submitted through the end of the day, October 9, 2024 4:00pm, and written responses will be afforded to all Contractors. No additional inquiries after the deadline will be entertained.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, if deemed to be in the best interest of the School District. Award of the Contract shall be based on the fees, charges, experience, reputation and the financial stability of the Contractor as well as compliance with the format, terms and conditions of this proposal. The Board also reserves the right to reject the proposal of a Contractor who has previously failed to meet the terms of this or similar contracts or fails to demonstrate the ability to meet the terms of the Contract.
Please fill out the document request form which allows us notify all interested parties (to be released 10.7.24): https://forms.gle/QexMG5Vdw8FzCRKd9
Prevailing Wage
All services provided by laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in construction of public works are prevailing wage; as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.
Please See Below Link to IDOL's revised rates, Current Prevailing Wage Rates
Vendors Request Form Details
Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-17), mandates specified taxing districts, including both home rule and non-home rule municipalities, to make a good faith effort to collect and publish certain demographic information provided by vendors and subcontractors doing business with the taxing district.
Fact Sheet
Vendor Request Form
Uncashed Checks
If you believe that you may have an uncashed check from the Waukegan Public Schools District, please see the links below. Search the list of payments here (need to add link) (Unclaimed Checks updated periodically) to determine if your check is uncashed. If the check is has not been cashed and you would like to investigate if it can be reissued. Email Requests must have "Unclaimed Checks" in the subject line, sent to this email: unclaimedchecks@wps60org Questions about unclaimed checks can also be sent to this e-mail. Unclaimed checks are sent to the State of Illinois Treasurer's Office in late spring each year.
Purchasing Documents
Staff
Catherine Jimerson
Purchasing Manager
[email protected]
(224) 303-1158
Anisha Barber
Procurement and Contract Manager
[email protected]
(224) 303-1151
Brenda Hernandez
Purchasing Specialist
[email protected]
(224) 303-1155