Invitation For Bid Vendor Checklist~15.docx

This is an Invitation for Bid Vendor Checklist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Waterfowl Helicopter Surveys 2026-2028 contract opportunity. The checklist serves as a submission requirements guide for vendors bidding on this state contract with the State of Illinois. The document outlines all mandatory steps vendors must complete to submit a responsive bid, including entering pricing information in the designated items tab within the Bidbuy system and attaching required documentation such as a signed contract offer, vendor disclosure forms, business experience documentation, and product specifications where applicable.

Vendors must complete multiple registration and compliance requirements prior to or concurrent with bid submission, including registration with the Illinois Board of Elections, Secretary of State registration to conduct business in Illinois (except for sole proprietorships), and an IDHR Number registration for companies with 15 or more employees. Vendors using certain vendor disclosure forms must maintain active and current registration with the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG). The checklist provides direct links to all necessary registration portals and requires vendors to formally submit their completed quote through the Bidbuy system. A Business Enterprise Program (BEP) plan must be included if applicable to the vendor's business classification.