Auditboard 26-27 Small Purchase

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office is conducting a small purchase solicitation for Auditboard 26-27 software services, with a posting date of February 19, 2026, and a response deadline of February 24, 2026. This is a General Services procurement requiring compliance with the Illinois Prompt Payment Act and standard state contracting procedures. While the specific scope of goods or services related to Auditboard 26-27 is not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement requires vendors to provide taxpayer identification information and comply with all standard terms and conditions outlined by the State of Illinois. Bidders must meet comprehensive qualification requirements including compliance with 34 mandatory certifications covering areas such as criminal history, tax compliance, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity, cybersecurity clearance, and political contribution restrictions. The contract will be governed by Illinois law and the State retains sole ownership of all work product, with the State maintaining the right to terminate for cause immediately or for convenience with 30 days' notice.

Vendors responding to this solicitation must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and are subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. A Minority Contractor Initiative fee of $15 applies to contracts exceeding $1,000 in value. All vendors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Commercial Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation as mandated by law. Vendors must maintain detailed records for three years from final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are involved, and are subject to audit by state representatives. Contractors on contracts exceeding one year in duration must recertify compliance by January 1 of each fiscal year following the initial year. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are identified in the posted materials.