AGR - ISF - Ribbons, Rosettes and Banners

The State of Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is issuing a competitive solicitation for the procurement of ribbons, rosettes, and banners for the annual Illinois State Fair. The contract seeks a wide variety of items including 1st-6th place ribbons, champion and reserve champion rosettes, and banners for various livestock and horse show categories, with estimated quantities ranging from 150 to 2,500 units per item. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price for an initial two-year term, with an option to renew for up to two additional years. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by February 22, 2022. The ribbons and rosettes must be embossed with the Illinois State Seal, while the banners must be constructed of banner satin with specific design requirements.

The solicitation does not indicate any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. The incumbent vendor is not identified, and the total estimated contract value is not provided. However, the contract will be funded through the Illinois State Fair budget. Vendors must submit the required Forms A and B certifications and disclosures as part of their response, including information on their Illinois Procurement Gateway registration, lobbying activities, and current and pending state contracts.