PO27-060 International Social Worker Exchange Conference

The State of Illinois, through its Procurement 418 division, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to World Business Chicago on July 16, 2026, with a total contract value of $6,250.00. The contract encompasses the procurement of 50 tickets for the Tri-City Social Services Committee and Illinois Social Welfare Executives Program (ISWEP) Conference scheduled for July 16th, 2026, at $125.00 per ticket. The award and completion dates are identical, indicating a same-day transaction for event attendance.

The contractual relationship is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish uniform requirements for payment, performance, compliance, and risk management. Per the State Prompt Payment Act, invoices are due by July 31, 2026. As a contract valued below the $1,000 threshold for the minority contractor initiative fee, standard procurement requirements apply, including vendor warranties regarding product quality and twelve-month defect-free performance, maintenance of appropriate insurance coverage, and indemnification of the State against claims arising from breach or negligence.