OOD - 2026 Promotional Items - SMQ

The Illinois Office of the Director (DIRECTOR493) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Weinstein Organization, Inc. on April 10, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The contract value is $10,655.00 and encompasses the procurement of novelties and advertising specialty products, specifically promotional items for the Illinois State Police. The primary deliverables include customized K9 plush toys in two sizes (4-inch and 8-inch configurations), K9 keychains with eagle clip attachments, and embroidered pens with police trooper hat toppers. All products feature custom imprinting and embroidery consistent with Illinois State Police branding and specifications.

The contract specifications indicate that manufacturing will occur in China with an estimated production timeline of 28 days plus 25 days for sea freight shipping. The promotional items must comply with United States mandatory child safety regulations, with third-party testing verification required for all plush toy products. Pre-production samples were solicited at a cost of $345 prior to bulk manufacturing, with a minimum order requirement of 2,000 units for plush items. The contracted items are designed for distribution as promotional merchandise and represent a complete delivery of novelty products within the stated four-month performance period.