Sprout Social Media Management Platform

The Illinois Secretary of State's Information Technology Services and Operations Section (ITSOS350) awarded a contract to Belloso Consulting and Marketing, a Dallas, Texas-based vendor, for the provision of Sprout Social Media Standard Platform services. The contract, identified as 27-350SOS-ITSOS-P-97172 and 27IT103026, was executed on May 26-27, 2026, with a firm fixed price of $25,285.20 for the initial contract term. The award represents the addition of ten new users to the State's existing Sprout Media account, representing a renewal and expansion of previously procured social media management and analytics services rather than a new software acquisition.

The contract period of performance extends from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options available. The maximum contract value without formal amendment is $125,285.20. Performance is located in Springfield, Illinois, with invoicing directed to the Illinois Secretary of State Fiscal Officer. Belloso Consulting and Marketing must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability and auto liability coverage, and comply with all standard Illinois certifications and statutory requirements, including prevailing wage standards, drug-free workplace provisions, and various compliance certifications related to tax obligations, debarment, and ethical conduct.