FY26 field services annual training

The State of Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office in Springfield, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Dumonde Group LLC on March 11, 2026, valued at $54,562.00 for completion by June 30, 2026. The contract encompasses comprehensive conference and hospitality services for the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Field Services Annual Training event scheduled for April 19-24, 2026. Services include provision of a conference room accommodating approximately 100 attendees in classroom-style setup with full audiovisual capabilities, lodging for 15 single-occupancy rooms for April 19-24 and 70 single-occupancy rooms for April 20-24, and onsite parking. The venue must be located within the State of Illinois and fully compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.

The contract also encompasses catering services including daily beverages, assorted snacks, and continental breakfast service for 100 attendees Monday through Friday, as well as a buffet-style dinner service on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for 90 attendees featuring dual meat options, vegetarian selections, sides, salad, and dessert. All lodging and catering services are to be direct-billed to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs with detailed itemized receipts. The contract is subject to standard State of Illinois procurement requirements, including compliance with prevailing wage standards, maintenance of commercial liability insurance, and adherence to all Standard Illinois Certifications and Standard Terms and Conditions applicable to state contracts.