Invitation For Bid Vendor Checklist~8.docx

This is an Invitation for Bid Vendor Checklist for the State of Illinois, specifically for a re-bid solicitation to supply trout fish feed for Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery under a four-year contract. The checklist outlines the required steps and documentation that vendors must complete to submit a compliant bid through the Bidbuy system. Vendors are required to enter pricing on the items tab, attach executed copies of the Contract Offer and Vendor Disclosure forms, and submit specifications and vendor experience documentation as applicable. Additionally, vendors must complete a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) plan if applicable to the solicitation.

Vendors responding to this opportunity must ensure compliance with multiple Illinois registration and disclosure requirements prior to bid submission. Required registrations include enrollment with the Illinois Board of Elections, Secretary of State registration to conduct business in Illinois (excluding sole proprietorships), IDHR Number registration for companies with 15 or more employees, and active Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration if utilizing the formerly Forms B vendor disclosure. All documentation must be completed and signed, and vendors must formally submit their quote through the Bidbuy portal to ensure their bid is received and considered for award.