Janitorial Government Contracts in Illinois
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Illinois.
Market Intelligence —
Janitorial in Illinois
Federal Janitorial Services procurement in Illinois funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 46% of the state's 50 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Rock Island, Peoria — account for 78% of statewide activity across 7 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
In Illinois's Janitorial Services sector, Unknown dominates with 23 active opportunities (46% of state volume) in Q3 2026, followed by Rock Island at 11 and Peoria at 5. The 2.1× gap between first and second place signals that Unknown 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.
Across Illinois, Janitorial Services procurement distributes across 5 buying agencies, led by Department of the Army (33%), Public Buildings Service (24%), Department of Veterans Affairs (22%). With Department of the Army at 33% market share and $90.9M in total state spending, the market offers a balance of focused and diversified strategies — contractors can specialize in the top agency or build a broader pipeline across multiple buyers. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., ADA S. MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., PEPLOW & BOWERS LLC — hold 77% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
The recompete pipeline across Illinois shows 3 Janitorial Services contracts approaching renewal, valued at an estimated $148.4M combined. Notably, 100% of these carry high takeover signals — a rate that suggests systemic dissatisfaction with incumbent performance or deliberate agency strategies to rotate vendors. Department of Veterans Affairs drives the largest concentration of recompete activity, making it the key agency for contractors positioning for contract takeover.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Illinois has 50 open janitorial contract opportunities as of 2026-08-31, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Rock Island, Peoria.
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Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Janitorial in Illinois
Majority small-business: 92% 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 77% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Janitorial Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | — | SDVOSBS |
| 67 | S201 - Evanston VA Clinic Janitorial Services (8/1/25-7/31/26) | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 67 | S201 - Peoria VA CBOC Janitorial Services | Peoria | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | Quincy Rec Area Mowing and Custodial Services | Quincy | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.ENDIST ROCK ISLAND.W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND | — | SBA |
| 63 | Custodial Services IL190 - Quincy, IL | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE | — | SDVOSBC |
| 62 | Base-Wide Filter Maintenance and Custodial Services for Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois | Great Lakes | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | — |
| 62 | Base-Wide Filter Maintenance and Custodial Services for Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. | Great Lakes | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | — | NONE |
| 61 | Combined Synopsis Solicitation Camp Butler National Cemetery Janitorial | Springfield | NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Aug 14, 2026 | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| 61 | Combined Synopsis Solicitation Camp Butler National Cemetery Janitorial | Springfield | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Aug 14, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | Combined Synopsis Solicitation Camp Butler National Cemetery Janitorial | Springfield | NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Aug 14, 2026 | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
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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, janitorial opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Rock Island, Peoria.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 57 | $35.5M |
| Public Buildings Service | 42 | $1.2M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 39 | $31.7M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 27 | $19.1M |
| Forest Service | 10 | $3.3M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Illinois
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 23 |
| Rock Island | 11 |
| Peoria | 5 |
| Springfield | 4 |
| Quincy | 4 |
| Great Lakes | 2 |
| Chicago | 1 |
| Batavia | 0 |
| Jerusalem | 0 |
| North Chicago | 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 janitorial contracts are there in Illinois?
Illinois has 50 active federal janitorial opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for janitorial contracts in Illinois?
Unknown, Rock Island, Peoria are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top janitorial contractors in Illinois?
The leading incumbent vendors include CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., ADA S. MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., PEPLOW & BOWERS LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do janitorial contracts come up for rebid in Illinois?
Most janitorial 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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