Invitation For Bid Vendor Checklist~12.docx

This is an Invitation for Bid Vendor Checklist for the State of Illinois, specifically related to a DNR mussel survey project on the Mississippi, Illinois, and Rock rivers. The checklist serves as a submission guide for vendors participating in the Illinois procurement process and does not contain specific project details, quantities, timelines, or award information. Instead, it functions as a pre-submission verification tool to ensure bidders have completed all necessary steps before finalizing their bid submissions through the Bidbuy platform.

Vendors must submit pricing through the Bidbuy items tab and attach required documentation including a completed and signed contract offer, vendor disclosure forms (either traditional Forms A or IPG Forms B for active registrants), BEP plans if applicable, product specifications, and vendor experience documentation as needed. Additionally, bidders must complete mandatory state registrations with the Illinois Board of Elections, Illinois Secretary of State (except sole proprietorships), IDHR Number registration for companies with 15 or more employees, and maintain active Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration if utilizing Forms B vendor disclosures. The checklist provides direct links to all required registration portals and confirms submission through the Bidbuy submit button to complete the bidding process.