CY26 Subscription Web Guide-books

The Illinois Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology (ENTREPINNOTECH420) organization awarded a small purchase contract to NewGround effective January 1, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. The contract, valued at $6,200.00, covers an annual subscription for 16 web books designated for Business Development Centers, with a delivery specification of 3PS (Three-Point Shipment) throughout the contract period.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes comprehensive vendor requirements including insurance provisions, payment protocols, and compliance standards. Key contractual elements include mandatory general liability insurance coverage, potential minority contractor initiative fees, and state retention of all work product created under the contract. The procurement is structured as an Open Market Small Purchase, indicating a streamlined acquisition process for a specific, limited-scope service or product delivery.