Public Relations Firm Services Small Purchase

The State of Illinois, through the Legal Division (LEGAL551), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Flowers Communications Group, Inc., effective August 14, 2026, with a completion date of August 13, 2026, for a total contract value of $97,000.00. The contract encompasses professional services delivered on an as-needed basis over a one-year term, with an estimated performance schedule of approximately 50 hours per month totaling 600 hours annually. The contract structure includes a blended hourly rate component priced at $150 per hour for professional labor services, with the contractor invoicing the Illinois Housing Development Authority for actual hours worked as requested.

The contract further provides for reimbursement of expense costs related to in-person meetings and events, including transportation (car rental, train, taxi/rideshare services), hotel accommodations, mileage, parking, fuel, and daily per diem for assigned employees, subject to a not-to-exceed expense cap of $7,000 over the one-year contract term. The contractor is required to submit documentation identifying the name, title, and hourly rate for each staff member assigned to Illinois Housing Development Authority projects. Payment terms are governed by the State Prompt Payment Act, with standard state terms and conditions and mandatory Illinois certifications applying to contract performance and compliance.