Standard Terms~90.pdf

This document is the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, issued by the Chief Procurement Office General Services. It serves as the foundational legal framework applicable to all state and local contracts awarded by the State of Illinois and applies to vendors, contractors, and their subcontractors engaged to provide goods or services to state agencies.

The document establishes comprehensive contractual requirements covering payment terms, insurance obligations, intellectual property ownership, indemnification, compliance with federal and state law, record retention, and termination provisions. Payment is governed by the Illinois Prompt Payment Act with late payment charges applicable, and vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements for applicable work categories. The State retains sole and exclusive ownership of all work products and intellectual property created under the contract. Vendors must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law. Records must be retained for three years following final payment, or five years if federal funds are utilized. The State may terminate contracts for cause with written notice or for convenience with thirty days' notice. Additionally, minority contractor initiative fees of $15 apply to contracts of $1,000 or more, and all contracts are subject to availability of appropriated funds and compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.