DAT IL Homicide Investigators Assoc Conference HK

The state and local contract opportunity involves the 15th Annual Training Conference of the Illinois Homicide Investigators Association (ILHIA), scheduled for October 14-16, 2025, at The Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel in Itasca, IL. The procurement is specifically for a professional training conference targeting law enforcement officers and prosecutors focused on homicide and criminal investigations. Key objectives include providing professional training, leadership resources, and critical investigative techniques for solving complex criminal cases. The conference will feature main and breakout sessions with instructors from across the country, delivering practical information for homicide and violent crime investigators. The conference registration fee is $295.00 before September 15, increasing to $345.00 afterward, with no refunds issued after September 15, though attendee substitutions are permitted. In-service training hours for Lead Homicide Investigators will be applied for through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. The key submission deadline is July 28, 2025, with the conference officially posted on July 24, 2025, and targeting jurisdictional representation from DuPage County, Illinois.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The conference appears open to law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, and criminal investigators interested in homicide and violent crime investigation techniques. No incumbent vendors are listed in the available documentation. The conference will include provided lunches, networking events, vendor exhibits, and raffles on the final day, with a limited number of hotel rooms available at the 2025 Fiscal Year Federal Per Diem rate. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the registration fees suggest a self-funding model for the conference, with potential additional funding from sponsorships or vendor participation. The conference will be hosted at The Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel, indicating an established venue with necessary infrastructure for professional training events. The overall value appears to be centered on professional development and knowledge sharing rather than a traditional procurement contract, with an estimated total conference budget implied by registration fees and associated costs.