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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois Secretary of State for branded promotional items and giveaways under solicitation number 26-350SOS-SOS35-B-52561. The procurement seeks vendors to supply eight categories of items including 5,000 ink pens, 500 canvas tote bags, 10 navy blue tablecloths, 2,500 state-shaped key tags, 10,000 silicon wristbands, 5,000 polyester lanyards, 2,500 heart-shaped chip clips with magnets, and 2,500 frisbee fans. All items must be branded with the "Life Goes On" logo featuring white font, a red donor symbol, and a yellow sun. Proposals are due by May 22, 2026, with all deliverables required by August 15, 2026, FOB Destination to the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield. The contract term extends from execution through June 30, 2026, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years including renewal options. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price for all items in the category.

Vendors must submit firm pricing for each line item as specified and are required to complete printing in a union print shop with all subcontractors identified in the solicitation documentation. General commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law are mandatory. Historical pricing information from prior bid cycle 26-350SOS-ORGAN-B-48433 is available to inform vendor pricing strategies. A significant change from the predecessor solicitation is the removal of the "Made in USA" requirement. Standard Illinois certifications and compliance requirements apply, including prevailing wage obligations for printing services and drug-free workplace certification where applicable. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises are specified in the available documentation. Written questions must be submitted to Aaron Reuben at areuben@ilsos.gov, with responses posted as addenda on the Illinois Bulletin.