FY27 SPSSC Cannabis Social Equity Conditional Licensing Application Review Services

The State of Illinois Office of the Secretary has awarded a contract to RSM US LLP under the Open Market Small Purchase procurement method for professional and technical services related to social equity licensing applications. The contract, identified as 27-440DFPR-SECRE-P-97913, is valued at $100,000 and runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. RSM US LLP will conduct blind and non-blind reviews and provide comprehensive reporting on a minimum of 55 conditional social equity licensing applications in compliance with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's (IDFPR) requirements, the applicable statutory act, and administrative rules governing the Social Equity Criteria Lottery pursuant to 68 Illinois Administrative Code sections 1291.400-440.

The vendor is responsible for delivering all work products, including detailed Statements of Work with mutually agreed-upon content between IDFPR and RSM US LLP. The contract deliverables encompass professional review services, technical analysis, compliance documentation, and reporting mechanisms to ensure adherence to state regulatory standards throughout the contract performance period. RSM US LLP must comply with the State of Illinois standard certifications and terms and conditions, including maintenance of required insurance coverage, prevailing wage obligations where applicable, and availability contingent upon state appropriations.