Change Order Notice~1.pdf

This is a Change Order Notice issued by the Chief Procurement Office for General Services on behalf of the Illinois Department of the Lottery regarding an increase to the GunnerCooke LLP legal services contract. The change order pertains to Lot Lottery Procurement (BBREFNO: 25-458LOT-LOTTE-P-80698) and seeks to increase contract funding to support continued legal services through fiscal year 2027. The original contract was executed in 2020, and the vendor underwent an approved novation, with GunnerCooke LLP now providing the legal services. The scope of work includes legal support for the development, review, negotiation, and procurement activities associated with the Illinois Lottery's Private Manager Request for Proposal (RFP), as well as other operational matters. The change order is necessary due to substantially greater legal support requirements than originally anticipated, particularly related to the Private Manager procurement initiative.

The increase in contract value is justified by unforeseen circumstances and complexity that could not have been reasonably anticipated when the original contract was established, resulting in higher-than-expected expenditures during FY26. GunnerCooke LLP has developed significant institutional knowledge of the Lottery's operations, procurement history, and Private Manager Agreement, making continuity of legal counsel critical to successful completion of ongoing efforts. The Chief Procurement Office determined that increasing the contract value through this change order represents the most efficient and cost-effective solution for the State. This Change Order Notice exceeds the $25,000 threshold and therefore requires posting on the Bulletin/BidBuy for 14 days prior to implementation, in accordance with Section 33E-9 of the Criminal Code.