Summary of Standard Illinois Certifications

This document is the Standard Illinois Certifications form issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for contracts subject to the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/50-90). The certifications apply to vendors, contractors, and subcontractors entering into contracts with the State of Illinois across all state agencies and local governments. The document establishes mandatory compliance requirements and representations that must be made as a condition of contract award and performance.

The certifications cover 33 distinct requirements encompassing legal entity status, financial eligibility, criminal history, ethics compliance, employment practices, environmental standards, and product sourcing. Key certifications require vendors to verify non-delinquency on state debt, compliance with tax obligations, non-participation in international boycotts, drug-free workplace standards for contracts exceeding $5,000, no forced labor or child labor in product manufacturing, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and adherence to prevailing wage obligations where applicable. For contracts exceeding $5,000, vendors with 25 or more employees must provide drug-free workplace certification, while individual vendors must certify non-engagement in controlled substance activities. Additional requirements address cybersecurity compliance, accessibility standards for information technology, employment posting on the IllinoisJobLink.com website, and registration with the State Board of Elections. Non-compliance with these certifications exposes vendors to contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties, with false certifications subject to liability under the Illinois False Claims Act.