IOC - Software Subscription

The State of Illinois, through the Procurement organization IOC36001, awarded a contract to Quark Software Inc. for QuarkXPress Subscription Licenses. The open market small purchase contract, identified as 26-360IOC-IOC36-P-89360, covers the procurement of 6 software licenses with a total contract value of $1,422.90. The contract period spans from November 24, 2025, to November 23, 2026, with a specific line item for software licenses under SKU 350006.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes comprehensive guidelines for vendor engagement. The standard terms cover critical aspects such as payment conditions, vendor insurance requirements, warranties, background check protocols, and administrative elements including subcontracting approvals and confidential information handling. The documentation indicates a standard government procurement process for software licensing, with clear provisions for contract performance and potential future business opportunities.