27-003 SFM Smoke Alarms

The State of Illinois is soliciting a small purchase under sole-source conditions for a smoke alarm installation program in partnership with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, with a due date of May 28, 2026 (posted same day).

The procurement is structured as a sole-source small purchase, which means competitive bidding is waived and the issuing body has determined a single vendor is uniquely qualified or circumstances justify non-competitive procurement. The scope centers on smoke alarm installation services coordinated through the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, though the source does not detail specific installation volumes, geographic coverage, service levels, or performance metrics.

Vendors must satisfy 34 state certification requirements outlined in the Standard Illinois Certifications document, including compliance with educational loan defaults, criminal history restrictions, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity practices, tax obligations, and cybersecurity standards. Vendors and subcontractors must maintain these certifications throughout the contract term and recertify by January 1 of each fiscal year after the initial year. False statements or non-compliance can result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, or civil and criminal penalties.

Under standard Illinois terms, the awardee must carry $1 million in general commercial liability insurance naming the State as additionally insured. All work product and intellectual property rights vest exclusively with the State. The contract is contingent upon appropriation availability and may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' notice. Record retention obligations span three to five years depending on federal funding involvement.

The source does not specify contract value, term length, performance location, or evaluation criteria. No pre-bid meeting, question deadline, or anticipated award date is provided.