Env. Consulting Government Contracts in Illinois
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Illinois.
Market Intelligence —
Env. Consulting in Illinois
In Q3 2026, Illinois has 11 active Env. Consulting Services opportunities distributed across 4 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Chicago commands 45% of all activity. Chicago, Unknown, Hines together hold 91% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Illinois's Env. Consulting Services market should treat Chicago as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
In Illinois's Env. Consulting Services sector, Chicago dominates with 5 active opportunities (45% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Unknown at 3 and Hines at 2. The 1.7× gap between first and second place signals that Chicago has structural advantages — likely driven by proximity to major federal facilities or defense installations. Contractors should track how these rankings evolve seasonally, as federal fiscal year-end (September) often reshuffles city-level activity.
Illinois's Env. Consulting Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs together account for 84% of all awards worth $131.3M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Illinois must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — TETRA TECH, INC., Unknown, TOEROEK ASSOCIATES, INC. — hold 83% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Illinois's Env. Consulting Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q3 2026, valued at an estimated $148.4M combined. 3 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of Veterans Affairs accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Illinois has 11 open env. consulting contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Chicago, Unknown, Hines.
11
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Environmental Protection Agency
Top Agency
Chicago
Top City
Key Insights —
Env. Consulting in Illinois
Majority small-business: 82% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $148.4M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 83% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | F108--Hines - Monitoring Asbestos & Lead Abatement IDIQ 578-24-004 at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | H335--Underground Storage Tanks Testing, Inspection, and Maint. Edward Hines VAH | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Jun 26, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Scott AFB Stage 1 VBS -2026 | Scott Air Force Base | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4407 375 CONS LGC | Apr 15, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Lead-Based Paint Evaluation Support Services | Chicago | HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.CPO : CHICAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH | Dec 19, 2025 | 8A |
| 65 | Lead-Based Paint Evaluation Support Services | Chicago | HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.CPO : CHICAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH | Dec 15, 2025 | 8A |
| 65 | Lead-Based Paint Evaluation Support Services | Chicago | HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.CPO : CHICAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH | Dec 19, 2025 | 8A |
| 65 | Lead-Based Paint Evaluation Support Services | Chicago | HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.CPO : CHICAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH | Dec 19, 2025 | 8A |
| 65 | Lead-Based Paint Evaluation Support Services | Chicago | HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.CPO : CHICAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH | Dec 15, 2025 | 8A |
| 56 | H335--Underground Storage Tanks Testing and Inspection Services at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | May 7, 2026 | — |
| 49 | Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION GREAT LAKES AND OHIO.W072 ENDIST CHICAGO | Aug 14, 2025 | — |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of Veterans Affairs | NORESCO, LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of Veterans Affairs | BLUE PACIFIC JV LLC | May 2, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | RIVERTECH LLC | Mar 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | high |
Across Illinois, env. consulting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 11 active opportunities. Top cities include Chicago, Unknown, Hines.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | 62 | $116.6M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 13 | $1.8M |
| Department of the Army | 8 | $12.0M |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3 | $380K |
| Public Buildings Service | 3 | $537K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| TETRA TECH, INC. | 34 |
| Unknown | 9 |
| TOEROEK ASSOCIATES, INC. | 7 |
| TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL INC | 6 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | 4 |
Top Cities in Illinois
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Hines | 2 |
| Scott Air Force Base | 1 |
| Batavia | 0 |
| Great Lakes | 0 |
| Jerusalem | 0 |
| North Chicago | 0 |
| Rock Island | 0 |
| Marion | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many env. consulting contracts are there in Illinois?
Illinois has 11 active federal env. consulting opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for env. consulting contracts in Illinois?
Chicago, Unknown, Hines are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top env. consulting contractors in Illinois?
The leading incumbent vendors include TETRA TECH, INC., Unknown, TOEROEK ASSOCIATES, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do env. consulting contracts come up for rebid in Illinois?
Most env. consulting contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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