Contract Summary

This is a State of Illinois contract award document executed between the State of Illinois, represented through the State Agency for Human Services and the Illinois Department of Corrections, and Ascend Enterprises, LLC (a Limited Liability Company with EIN 93-4201585, represented by authorized signatory Jevon Jackson). The contract was signed on August 19, 2026, with a basic ordering agreement (BOA) structure for general services under $50,000 as administered by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office.

The contract provides for the purchase of Ecocustody Utensils at $290.00 per case for a one-time charge, with a total contract value of $290.00 for one lease of supplies. The pricing is fixed with no time-based extensions or renewal periods identified. Payment terms follow the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices due by July 31 of the contract year for services rendered through June 30. The vendor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Commercial Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation as required by law. The contract includes standard State of Illinois terms and conditions governing payment, compliance with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, record retention for three years post-completion, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property assignment to the State, indemnification requirements, and provisions for termination for cause or convenience with 30 days' written notice.