JPMC SS - Official State Newspaper

The State of Illinois, through Central Management Services (CMS), has awarded a Joint Purchase Master Contract to the Illinois Press Association (IPA) for public notification publishing services. Under contract number 27-416CMS-BOSS4-P-102863, the IPA will facilitate the placement of legal notices and advertisements in newspapers throughout Illinois designated as official state newspapers. Services include newspaper selection based on geographic coverage areas, cost determination and production specification management, insertion order preparation, direct payment to newspapers, and consolidated monthly billing to governmental clients. All notices must be published in print editions and simultaneously posted on www.PublicNoticeIllinois.com at no additional cost. The contract is indefinite in quantity with estimated total pricing contingent upon actual orders placed by governmental entities.

The award was made on October 27, 2026, as a sole source procurement and represents a three-year initial term with a maximum total contract term not exceeding ten years, including any renewals or extensions. The contract is available to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies within Illinois, with all services to be performed entirely within the United States. The contract amount is listed as $0.00, reflecting the indefinite quantity structure wherein actual costs depend on services requested by participating governmental entities. The IPA is required to maintain Microsoft Office 365 capabilities, comply with applicable Illinois public notice legislation, and provide annual reporting on veteran hiring and contract usage upon request. No subcontractors are permitted under this agreement.