DES - FY27 Geographic Solutions

The State of Illinois Department of Employee Services is soliciting a small purchase with sole source conditions for FY27 Geographic Solutions, with proposals due June 8, 2026.

The solicitation structure—small purchase with sole source conditions—signals a noncompetitive procurement. No scope of work, deliverables, technical specifications, contract value, term, or performance requirements are detailed in the source material beyond the procurement vehicle designation. The attached standard terms and conditions and certification requirements establish the legal and compliance baseline for all Illinois General Services contracts but do not define the Geographic Solutions engagement itself.

Vendor eligibility is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Illinois Certifications v.26.2, which requires compliance with 34 distinct mandatory requirements covering legal entity status, educational loan defaults, felony convictions, environmental violations, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity, cybersecurity clearance, bid-rigging and collusion prohibitions, use tax requirements, steel product manufacturing standards for public works, forced labor and child labor prohibitions, sexual harassment policies, information technology accessibility standards, and employment posting requirements through IllinoisJobLink.com. For contracts exceeding one year, vendors must provide annual recertification by January 1 of each fiscal year or document any changes in certification status. False certifications result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, civil fines, and potential criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act. All subcontractors must meet identical certification requirements.

Standard contract terms include payment under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, three-year audit record retention (five years if federal funds are used), general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, worker's compensation coverage, work-for-hire assignment of all deliverables to the State, and indemnification against claims arising from breach, negligence, or intellectual property infringement. The State retains termination rights for cause with written notice or for convenience with thirty days' notice. The contract is contingent upon appropriation and subject to termination or suspension if funding becomes unavailable.