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This is a promotional items and giveaways procurement file for the Illinois Secretary of State, submitted through Request for Quote 26-350SOS-SOS35-B-52561 with proposals due by May 22, 2026. The solicitation seeks eight categories of branded items totaling approximately 38,500 units: 5,000 ink pens, 500 canvas tote bags, 10 navy blue tablecloths, 2,500 state-shaped key tags in soft vinyl or metal, 10,000 silicon wristbands, 5,000 polyester lanyards, 2,500 heart-shaped chip clips with magnets, and 2,500 frisbee fans. All items must be branded with the "Life Goes On" logo featuring white font, a red donor symbol, and a yellow sun. The complete contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026, with renewal options not to exceed ten years total. All deliverables must be received by August 15, 2026, with FOB Destination delivery to the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price for all items in the category, with vendors required to submit firm pricing for each line item.

Printing must be completed in a union print shop with all subcontractors identified in solicitation documentation. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation as required by law. A significant change from the predecessor solicitation is the removal of the "Made in USA" requirement. Historical pricing information from prior bid cycle 26-350SOS-ORGAN-B-48433 and associated purchase orders are available on Bid Buy to inform vendor pricing strategies. Standard Illinois certifications and compliance requirements apply, including prevailing wage obligations for printing services and drug-free workplace certification where applicable. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises are specified in the available documentation. Questions must be submitted in writing to Aaron Reuben at areuben@ilsos.gov, with responses posted as addenda on the Illinois Bulletin.