Aluminum Sign Blanks FY26

The State of Illinois, through its Chief Procurement Office, is seeking to procure aluminum sign blanks in a one-time purchase classified as a small purchase with emergency conditions for fiscal year 2026. The procurement was posted on April 21, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 23, 2026, reflecting the expedited nature of this emergency acquisition. While the specific quantity of aluminum sign blanks required, detailed specifications, and exact deliverables are not outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement requires that all supplies be merchantable, free from defects for twelve months, and comply with all applicable federal and state laws. The State will assume ownership of all deliverables and work product upon delivery. Vendors must meet standard Illinois compliance requirements and possess appropriate insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance where applicable. Evaluation criteria and specific technical qualifications are not detailed in the available contract documents, though vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet emergency delivery timelines given the compressed response window of two days.

The procurement does not indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on organization types, though all vendors and subcontractors must comply with 34 distinct certification requirements established by the State of Illinois. These certifications address legal entity status, criminal history restrictions, financial obligations, tax compliance, environmental standards, drug-free workplace policies for organizations with 25 or more employees, equal employment opportunity compliance, and cybersecurity standards. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract documents do not specify an award value or budget range for the aluminum sign blanks procurement. Vendors must certify compliance with all applicable requirements, and false certifications are subject to significant sanctions including contract voidance, suspension, debarment, civil fines, or criminal penalties. All invoices must be submitted by July 31 following the fiscal year in which the purchase is completed.