Invitation For Bid Vendor Checklist~10.docx

This is an Invitation for Bid Vendor Checklist for the State of Illinois, involving the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG), Illinois Board of Elections, Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Human Resources (IDHR), and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Portal. The checklist outlines the mandatory requirements and documentation that vendors must complete and submit through the Bidbuy platform to participate in state contract opportunities. Vendors are required to enter pricing information on the items tab, attach completed and signed supporting documents including the Contract Offer and Vendor Disclosure forms, and submit their quote through the Bidbuy system. Specification documents and vendor experience documentation must be included when applicable, as well as a BEP U plan if the bidder qualifies for business enterprise program participation.

Vendors must complete several mandatory state registrations prior to bid submission, including Illinois Board of Elections registration, Secretary of State registration for conducting business in Illinois (except for sole proprietorships), and IDHR Number registration for companies with 15 or more employees. Active IPG registration is required if vendors are using the formerly Forms B Vendor Disclosure. The checklist provides direct links to all necessary registration portals and websites to facilitate vendor compliance. All documentation must be properly completed, signed, and submitted through the Bidbuy attachments tab to ensure bid eligibility and consideration.