PO27-037 Bud Billiken Parade Sponsorship

The State of Illinois, through its Procurement 418 organization, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Chicago Defender Charities, Inc. for a total contract value of $3,500.00. The contract was awarded on August 8, 2026, with a completion date of the same day. The prime contractor is obligated to deliver sponsorship services for the Bud Billiken Parade, a community event held in Chicago, Illinois on August 8, 2026.

The contract encompasses a single line item consisting of one sponsorship unit at a price of $3,500.00. Performance of this contract occurred in Chicago, Illinois, with the event taking place on the award and completion date. As a state contract, this award is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish uniform requirements applicable to all Illinois state agency contracts, including provisions for payment procedures, insurance obligations, performance standards, and record retention requirements.