Basketball stress ball give aways.

The Illinois Secretary of State is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) procurement for 30,000 promotional basketball stress balls, with the solicitation identified as Contract No. 26-350SOS-EXECO-B-50961. The stress balls must be orange, approximately 3 inches in diameter, featuring slightly raised bumps to mimic authentic basketball texture, and imprinted with "IL Secretary of State" in black lettering. Delivery is mandatory by May 8, 2026, on an FOB Destination basis to the agency's Springfield office, with the contract term extending from execution through June 30, 2026, and potential renewal options not to exceed ten years in total duration. Vendors must submit quotes in writing to Aaron Reuben (areuben@ilsos.email) through the BidBuy system, with the bid due date of February 6, 2026. The state will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost inclusive of all shipping expenses on a firm fixed-price basis. Vendor requirements include maintaining general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by law, along with compliance with prevailing wage requirements, drug-free workplace standards, equal opportunity provisions, and various statutory certifications regarding legal status and tax compliance. Products manufactured and shipped from overseas are acceptable provided they meet the May 8, 2026 delivery deadline. Delivery should occur within 3 to 5 days after the in-hands date, with items shipped in standard commercial packaging within boxes; vendors shipping on pallets must provide prior notification to the dock and Physical Services due to limited pallet storage capacity.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the available procurement documents. The previous bid tabulation for this identical requirement under Contract No. 25-350SOS-EXECO-P-75840 totaled $12,280.00, which serves as a reference baseline for pricing expectations on the current procurement. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration requirements are specified in the solicitation materials. The state reserves the right to award to any qualified vendor or reject any or all bids submitted. Standard Illinois Prompt Payment Act terms apply to invoice processing and payment, with invoicing due upon contract completion unless tied to specific deliverable milestones. Vendor records must be retained for three years following contract completion, and all contracts include standard indemnification and warranty provisions as required by Illinois law.