Invitation For Bid Vendor Checklist~15.docx

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Vendor Checklist issued by the State of Illinois. It serves as a compliance and submission verification tool for vendors participating in the state's procurement process through Bidbuy, the state's electronic bidding platform. The checklist ensures vendors have completed all necessary requirements and submissions before participating in competitive bids for state contracts.

The checklist requires vendors to submit pricing through Bidbuy's items tab and complete multiple mandatory attachments including executed contracts, formal offers, vendor disclosure forms, business enterprise program (BEP) plans where applicable, product specifications, and relevant experience documentation. Vendors must also complete required state registrations including Illinois Board of Elections registration, Secretary of State business registration (except sole proprietorships), IDHR number registration for companies with 15 or more employees, and Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration when applicable. The document provides reference links to all required registration portals and emphasizes that vendors must submit their completed quote through Bidbuy's submission function to participate in the bidding process.