FY26 Annual Membership Dues Great Lakes St. Lawrence & Gov Premiers - SP SS conditions

The state of Illinois is seeking to procure FY26 Annual Membership Dues for the Council of Great Lakes Governors Inc, a regional maritime transportation coordination entity. This is classified as a small purchase with sole source conditions, commencing July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2026. The procurement specifically relates to membership dues for a regional maritime organization that provides coordination services for its members. The contract opportunity was posted on May 13, 2025, with a submission deadline of May 16, 2025. The primary objective is to maintain regional maritime coordination capabilities through an annual membership contribution. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the document indicates this is a sole source procurement, suggesting limited competitive review. The procurement appears to be a direct membership renewal rather than a traditional competitive bidding process, with the Council of Great Lakes Governors Inc being the sole provider of these regional maritime coordination services.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, though the sole source nature implies a continuation of an existing relationship. The standard terms and conditions document attached indicates potential requirements such as a $15 minority contractor initiative fee for contracts over $1,000, and mandatory insurance specifications including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability coverage. The state reserves rights to suspend or terminate the contract under various conditions, including funding unavailability or vendor non-performance. While a specific award value is not disclosed, this appears to be an annual membership dues payment for continued regional maritime coordination services. The procurement is specifically for the State of Illinois and involves a regional governmental entity focused on maritime transportation coordination across the Great Lakes region.