Invitation For Bid Vendor Checklist~13.docx

This is an Invitation for Bid Vendor Checklist issued by the State of Illinois for a four-year fish feed supply contract for the Little Grassy Fish Hatchery. The checklist outlines the submission requirements for vendors participating in the bidding process through the Bidbuy platform. Vendors must enter pricing information on the items tab, submit all required documentation in the attachments section, and confirm submission of their quote through the platform. Required documentation includes a completed and signed contract offer, vendor disclosure forms (either the formerly Forms A for non-IPG registered vendors or formerly Forms B for active IPG registrants), a BEP plan if applicable, product specifications, and vendor experience documentation as needed.

In addition to bid submission through Bidbuy, vendors must complete several mandatory state registrations prior to or concurrent with bid submission. These registrations include enrollment with the Illinois Board of Elections, registration with the Illinois Secretary of State to conduct business in Illinois (except for sole proprietorships), an IDHR Number registration for companies with 15 or more employees, and validation of active IPG registration for vendors using formerly Forms B. The checklist provides direct links to each registration portal to facilitate vendor compliance with these prerequisites.