Signed-BakerTilly2- Emergency Purchase Statement v.25.2.pdf

This is an Emergency Purchase Statement from the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) for Baker Tilly US, LLP, located in Chicago, Illinois. The emergency procurement is for state project tax credit facilitation services, including pre-construction tax credit eligibility, post-construction tax credit substantiation, and direct pay filing processes for IFA and state agency projects. The contract is set to run from June 26, 2025, to September 23, 2025, with an estimated expenditure of $250,000 and will utilize federal funds.

The emergency purchase is specifically focused on supporting energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives, with Baker Tilly providing comprehensive services including public funding identification, sourcing, and deployment for eligible energy projects. The vendor will assist with IRA Tax Credit Eligibility, provide technical assistance, support clean energy project submissions, and engage with clean energy business leaders to facilitate economic growth and retention in Illinois. The procurement was made with efforts to include Business Enterprise Program-certified contractors, and Baker Tilly was identified as having the necessary expertise to provide these specialized services, particularly in navigating complex federal tax credit and clean energy program compliance requirements.