Delta Regional Authority Membership FY25

The State of Illinois is pursuing a small purchase with sole source conditions for the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Membership for Fiscal Year 2025, which represents an annual association/membership dues payment to maintain Illinois's state membership in the DRA, a state-federal partnership. The procurement is specifically targeted at renewing the state's membership in this regional authority, with a posted and due date of February 7, 2025. As a sole source procurement, this opportunity does not appear to require competitive bidding or a typical request for proposals process. The core deliverable is the maintenance of Illinois's membership status within the DRA, which likely supports regional economic development and collaborative initiatives across the Delta region. The procurement is straightforward, requiring no complex technical specifications or extensive vendor qualifications beyond the state's standard certifications.

Based on the attached documentation, this opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The standard certifications document indicates that vendors must comply with various state requirements, including business entity registration, tax compliance, and adherence to procurement regulations. Vendors must certify compliance with educational loan obligations, retirement incentive restrictions, and various state and federal standards such as the Drug Free Workplace Act and the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act. While a specific award value is not specified, this appears to be a routine membership renewal with minimal financial complexity. The procurement is governed by the state's standard terms and conditions, which include provisions for record-keeping, insurance requirements, and potential contract termination, with vendor obligations including maintaining $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance and keeping records for three to five years depending on funding sources.