Office of Budget and Management




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The Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is integral to ensuring the fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency of Springfield's municipal government. It oversees several key divisions, each with distinct responsibilities:

Accounting & Administration: Manages financial records, audits, accounts payable and receivable, tax administration, and OpenGov acces, while also preparing the annual property tax levy.

Budget: Develops and evaluates city expenditures, performing ongoing trend analysis on key performance indicators, and assessing the fiscal impact of ordinances, purchase documents, and personnel transactions prior to management approval.

Purchasing: Administers the city's purchasing code, manages the bidding process to ensure fair opportunities for vendors, assists agencies inacquiring small-dollar purchases to secure favorable pricing, and oversees the annual city auction and inventory of surplus property.

Ramona Metzger, Director
Office of Budget and Management
Municipal Center West
300 South 7th Street
Springfield, IL
217.789.2191

Mike Lesko, Purchasing Agent
Municipal Center West
300 South 7th Street, Room 210
Springfield,IL 62701
217.789.2191



Metzger


Ramona Metzger
Director of the Office of Budget and Management

Annual Reports and Budgets

City of Springfield 2026 Proposed Budget
  1. Proposed City of Springfield 2026 Budget
  2. Budget FY26 Calendar Final

City of Springfield 2026 Proposed Budget

The City of Springfield’s fiscal year runs March 1 through February 28. The current fiscal year is considered FY 2025. The City of Springfield’s new budget was passed on Tuesday, March 06, 2024.

  1. FY25 Budget - Final Amended Budget
  2. FY25 Budget
  3. To receive an electronic copy of the City of Springfield's FY 24 budget, please email obm@springfield.il.us

Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue/Expense Reports

Budgets

Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

Single Audit Reports


Contract Reports

These reports reflect the contracts that the City of Springfield enters into that fall beneath the current threshold for City Council approval, and approved by the Director of the Office of Budget and Management. These reports are submitted monthly to the City Council.


Council Reports

The Office of Budget and Management provides ongoing financial status reports to the City Council. Copies of the presentations may be found here.


Management Studies

Here you can find the different studies that the Office of budget and Management have conducted.


Purchasing

The City of Springfield is accepting electronic bids. Click Here for more information.


The City of Springfield works to acquire services and commodities in the most cost effective, efficient and impartial manner. Our process is outlined within our Purchasing guidelines. Goods, services, and construction are generally obtained through a bid or proposal solicitation process to offer the opportunity for equitable participation by businesses.


The Municipal Center is open from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed by USPS, Fed Ex or Courier to:

City of Springfield Office of Budget & Management
Municipal Center West
300 South 7th Street, Room 210
Springfield, IL, 62701-1681

Bid openings take place every Thursday at 2:00 pm in the City Council Chambers in Municipal Center West on the 3rd Floor and are open to the public. RFP openings take place in Room 200 every Thursday at 3:00 pm and are also open to the public.


Please send any questions with regard to these changes to Purchasing@springfield.il.us or call the Purchasing office at 217.789.2191.


To view the City of Springfield's Bid Protest Policy, Click here


The City of Springfield Electronic Vendor Bids Portal now allows questions on Bid and Proposal opportunities to be submitted online.

  1. Please see the Bid/RFP opportunities below. To submit a question realated to a Bid or RFP, scroll down and select the opportunity, then from the details page click the Submit Question button.
  2. You may also submit questions through your Electronic Vendor Bids account using the Vendor Login below. Once logged in, select the Ask a Question link posted next to the opportunity.

Vendor Notifications

You can create an online Vendor account with the City of Springfield and can be notified of new bidding opportunities relevant to your expertise. To create an online Vendor account, click the link below to complete our online form.

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Bid Opportunity

Click the link below to see our current opportunities. A vendor log-in is not required.

For questions about our bid process, please contact the City’s Purchasing Department at 217.789.2191.

Opportunities >>
Vendor Login

Forgot Password


Sale of Surplus City Equipment

The City of Springfield uses publicsurplus.com as its dedicated site for listing surplus items for sale. Access to all current surplus auctions can be accessed through the link here:

Surplus Actions
City of Springfield Vacant Lot Program

The City of Springfield owns various vacant lots throughout the community that were once the location of blighted and abandoned properties.

Illinois Prevailing Wage

To view the most current Illinois Department of Labor prevailing wage rates, click the link below.

Prevailing Wages

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Contract Number

Contract Name

Posted Date

Opening Date
Select PW26-06-23 FY2026 Seal Coat 6/10/2025 7/3/2025 @ 2:00 PM
Select UE26-04-15 Roadway Lighting 6/3/2025 6/26/2025 @ 2:00 PM
Select UE26-04-17 Unit 4 Removal, Replacement & Install New Station Batteries 5/27/2025 6/26/2025 @ 2:00 PM

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Requests for Proposals / Qualifications (RFP / RFQ)

RFP Number

RFP Name

Posted Date

Opening Date
Select RFP CS26-15 Sale of Real Estate (2156 S. 9th Street) 6/5/2025 7/17/2025 @ 3:00 PM
Select RFP CS26-14 Linen & Uniform Rental 6/5/2025 7/17/2025 @ 3:00 PM
Select RFP UE26-13 CWLP Collection Services 6/3/2025 7/10/2025 @ 3:00 PM
Select RFP HR26-10 City of Springfield Dental and Ancillary 5/9/2025 7/3/2025 @ 3:00 PM
Select RFP HR26-12 TPA Medical Network and Stop Loss Provider 5/13/2025 7/3/2025 @ 3:00 PM
Select RFP CS25-41 2024 Sale of Real Property 10/28/2024 6/30/2025 @ 3:00 PM
Select RFP CS26-16 Sale of Real Estate (200 Block of N. 11th Street) 6/5/2025 6/26/2025 @ 3:00 PM

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Project Labor Agreements
For all public works projects estimated in excess of $50,000 where public funds will be expended, the City of Springfield shall require a project labor agreement unless it has been determined that a project labor agreement would not advance the City's interests of cost, efficiency, quality, safety, timeliness, business, or businesses utilizing minority and female workers. The terms of any project labor agreement shall not exceed the economic standards established by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, as from time to time amended, nor contain any requirement of union membership of any contractor's employees or fair share payments by contractor's employees.

City of Springfield Sample PLA

City Code: § 38.15. Public works contracts and project labor agreements.

U.S Department of Labor - PLA Resource Guide

City of Springfield's 2024 Minority and Female Business Enterprise Goal
The City of Springfield is committed to ensuring our fixed works projects offer subcontracting opportunities to Minority and Female Business Enterprises as well as employment opportunity to all the citizens we serve.

Minority and Female Business Enterprise Goal

Specification Committee Approved Minutes

Meeting Date

Meeting Time
Select 6/10/2025 10:30:00
Select 6/3/2025 10:30:00
Select 5/27/2025 10:30:00
Select 5/20/2025 10:30:00
Select 5/13/2025 10:30:00

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Vacant Lot Program

The City of Springfield owns various vacant lots throughout the community that were once the location of blighted and abandoned properties. Now the City is encouraging residents to take ownership of these properties to help beautify their neighborhoods and Springfield through its Vacant Lot Program.

Adjacent property owners are given priority preference to a vacant lot to expand their property lines, start a garden, or help ensure the lot is cared for properly. Other preference is given to:

  1. A property owner on the street or block;
  2. A neighborhood association or other organization that is actively involved in the neighborhood
  3. A nonprofit organization
  4. All others

The end goal is to encourage development and rehabilitation of these vacant lots and empower residents to invest in their neighborhoods. Please note: there is a minimum bid of $500 per parcel required. The minimum bid is the minimum bid required for purchase. Applicants can choose to bid higher for property if desired. Price is not the only factor in bidding but will be considered. Questions about the process or how to apply for a vacant lot? Please contact the City of Springfield's Office of Planning and Economic Development at 217.789.2377 or email info.OPED@springfield.il.us


Contact Us

General Office

Ramona Metzger, Director
Municipal Center West
Room 210
300 South 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62701

217.789.2191
217.789.2117 (fax)
Ramona.Metzger@springfield.il.us

Accounting

Neha Rao, Chief Accountant
Municipal Center West
Room 210
300 South 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62701

217.789.2191 ext. 6214
217.789.2117 (fax)
Neha.Rao@springfield.il.us


Payroll

Sheila Becker, Payroll Manager
Municipal Center West
Room 210
300 South 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62701

217.789.2191 ext. 6224
217.789.2117 (fax)
Sheila.Becker@springfield.il.us

Purchasing

Mike Lesko, Purchasing Agent
Municipal Center West
Room 210
300 South 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62701

217.789.2191 ext. 6237
217.789.2207 (fax)
Mike.Lesko@springfield.il.us







City of Springfield

800 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701
217.789.2000
217.789.2109 (fax)
General Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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