FY26 DOB Examiner Conference Bloomington-Normal Marriott Center SPSSC

The state of Illinois, specifically McLean County, is seeking a Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions contract for the FY25.26 DOB Examiners Conference Event Space at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 68558e7e01e93aa4e30077d6, was posted on June 12, 2025, with a response deadline of June 16, 2025. The primary objective is to secure conference facilities for the Department of Banking (DOB) Examiners Conference, requiring a comprehensive event space that can accommodate conference attendees. The solicitation appears to be a direct procurement for a specific venue, indicating a targeted approach to meeting the conference's logistical needs. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the sole source designation suggests a predetermined selection of the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center as the preferred venue.

The contract opportunity does not provide explicit information about set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The attached State Standard Terms and Conditions document (Version 23.2) indicates standard procurement guidelines that include provisions for minority contractor initiatives and general vendor requirements. The document mandates vendor compliance with various administrative and financial standards, including maintaining $1,000,000 in general commercial liability coverage and adhering to tax and invoicing protocols. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement appears to be a focused, event-specific contract for conference space. The standard terms emphasize the state's flexibility in contract management, including the ability to terminate agreements if funding becomes unavailable or if vendors fail to meet contractual obligations. Potential respondents should carefully review the attached standard terms to understand the comprehensive requirements for doing business with the state of Illinois.