Contract Summary

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) contract award document between the Illinois Secretary of State and Belloso Consulting and Marketing, located in Dallas, Texas. The contract number is 27IT103026 and was signed on May 26-27, 2026. Christopher Belloso, owner of the vendor company, executed the agreement on behalf of the contractor, while Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and State Purchasing Officer Dave Littrell signed for the State of Illinois.

The contract is for the provision of Sprout Media, a social media management and analytics platform, at a firm fixed price of $25,285.20. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a maximum contract value of $125,285.20 without formal amendment. The contract may be renewed for up to zero additional years at the State's discretion under the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of appropriations. Payment terms require invoices to be submitted to the Illinois Secretary of State Fiscal Officer at the Springfield office, with standard payment procedures following the State Prompt Payment Act. The vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general commercial liability, $1,000,000 auto liability, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract includes extensive standard Illinois certifications and compliance requirements covering tax obligations, prevailing wage standards, conflicts of interest, environmental compliance, and various statutory certifications related to debarment, felony convictions, and bidder misconduct.