DFS-Leadership Summit-RSJ

Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center, LTD was awarded a contract by the Forensic Services department of the State of Illinois in an open market small purchase procurement. The contract, designated 26-493ISP-FOREN-P-95072, carries a total contract value of $13,873.30 and is scheduled for performance between May 1, 2026 and May 31, 2026. The prime contractor will deliver catering services for approximately 55 attendees, conference room rental, audio-visual equipment rental, and miscellaneous expenses associated with a three-day event occurring May 5–7, 2026. The stated contract amount represents an estimate.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establish uniform contractual requirements applicable to all State of Illinois vendors. Applicable requirements include compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code and the State Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage standards where applicable, mandatory insurance coverage including general commercial liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, three-year record retention obligations, intellectual property assignment to the State, and indemnification provisions. The contract remains subject to termination for convenience with thirty days' notice and is contingent upon continued appropriation availability.