Affidavit IL Business Bid Preference v25.1~5.pdf

This is an affidavit form issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services to establish eligibility for the Illinois Business Bid Preference under 30 ILCS 500/45-105. The document applies to construction service contracts with total values exceeding the small purchase maximum, and is administered by the State of Illinois to facilitate compliance with state procurement regulations.

The affidavit requires vendors to certify that they qualify as an Illinois business to claim a 4% bid preference on eligible construction projects. An Illinois business is defined as a contractor operating and headquartered in Illinois for at least one year prior to bid submission, subject to applicable state taxes, and providing construction services. Vendors must submit the completed affidavit with supporting documentation at the time of bid, including names and titles of executives or high-level officers, job descriptions, office addresses, and the most recently completed and filed Illinois tax return. Contractors providing false information to obtain the preference are subject to disciplinary procedures under Section 50-65 of the Illinois Procurement Code. The preference does not apply to contracts involving federal funds where provisions may conflict with federal law or regulation. No specific pricing, contract amounts, or option periods are detailed in this affidavit form, as it serves as a certification document rather than a pricing or contract award instrument.