FY27 Governors' and Premiers' Maritime Membership - SPSS

The State of Illinois, through its Finance & Administration division, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to the Council of Great Lakes Governors, Inc. for annual membership dues effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contract value is $30,000.00 and covers a single line item representing one year of membership dues for fiscal year 2027. The Council of Great Lakes Governors, Inc. is identified as the sole provider of regional maritime transportation coordination services for its member states and organizations.

The contract is classified as a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions, reflecting the specialized nature of the regional maritime entity and its unique position as the coordinating body for Great Lakes maritime transportation among its member jurisdictions. Performance is scheduled for the full fiscal year 2027, with standard Illinois State procurement terms and conditions applied, including mandatory commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, record retention requirements, and compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act. No specific geographic place of performance is designated in the contract documentation.