Landscaping Government Contracts in Chicago, IL
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Chicago.
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Landscaping in Chicago, IL
At the state level, Department of Veterans Affairs leads Illinois's Landscaping procurement at 42% of awards, followed by Rural Housing Service (23%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Department of Veterans Affairs and Rural Housing Service, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Chicago area. Statewide in Illinois, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 76% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Across Illinois, there are 2 Landscaping contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $33.7M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Chicago. The largest is a $17.0M contract with Department of Veterans Affairs, currently held by CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 2 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 2 open landscaping contract opportunities in Chicago, IL as of 2026-04-15, with 2 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Open Opportunities
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Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Buying Agency
CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC.
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Weed Control Services ORD MDW DPA | Chicago, IL | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | Mar 11, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Weed Control Services ORD MDW DPA | Chicago, IL | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | Mar 16, 2026 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | SIX MILE, LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Department of Veterans Affairs | CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 87 | $9.7M |
| Rural Housing Service | 48 | $274K |
| Department of the Army | 45 | $8.9M |
| Department of the Navy | 15 | $9.9M |
| Public Buildings Service | 13 | $272K |
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