Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Membership (COMTO) - SPSS

The State of Illinois is seeking to procure a Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) membership through a small purchase procurement with a sole source condition. This opportunity was posted on April 14, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 15, 2026. The procurement involves membership dues or fees associated with COMTO, an organization focused on advancing minority participation in the transportation industry. While specific deliverables and detailed service descriptions are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, the sole source designation indicates that COMTO has been identified as the only viable provider capable of delivering this specific membership benefit. The objective appears to be securing organizational membership that would provide the State of Illinois with access to COMTO's resources, networking opportunities, and professional development initiatives related to minority transportation leadership. No specific evaluation criteria, bidder meetings, or site visits are indicated in the posted materials.

This procurement carries a sole source condition, which restricts competition and limits eligibility to COMTO as the designated provider. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are mentioned in the available documentation, though the nature of the membership itself is aligned with minority business advancement in the transportation sector. The contract will be governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establish uniform requirements including payment procedures under the State Prompt Payment Act, record retention for three years (five years if federal funds are involved), and minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in general commercial liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The State retains all work product ownership and reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' notice for convenience or immediately for cause. Specific budget information or award values for this membership procurement are not provided in the available materials.