CY26 Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) - Annual Association Dues

The state of Illinois is seeking to procure annual association dues for the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) through a small purchase with sole source conditions. This procurement is specifically for CY26 (Calendar Year 2026) and represents a straightforward administrative transaction for maintaining membership in the ASBDC organization. The contract opportunity was posted on September 30, 2025, with the same date serving as the due date for the dues payment. As a sole source procurement, this opportunity appears to be a direct renewal or continuation of existing organizational membership, with no competitive bidding process anticipated. The procurement is focused on supporting small business development services through the state's continued participation in the ASBDC network, which likely provides resources, training, and support for small businesses across Illinois.

The contract opportunity does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation, as it appears to be a standard membership dues payment. The standard terms and conditions document attached to the opportunity suggests that typical state procurement guidelines will apply, including provisions for minority contractor initiatives and standard insurance requirements. While no specific award value is directly stated, the nature of association dues implies a predetermined, fixed cost for membership. The accompanying standard terms and conditions document outlines comprehensive requirements including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate general commercial liability insurance coverage, which would be relevant if additional services were to be rendered beyond the basic membership dues. The procurement seems to be a routine administrative process for maintaining the state's membership and engagement with the Association of Small Business Development Centers.