FY27 Marketing and Outreach Services for the Illinois Workshare Program

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office is requesting proposals for FY27 marketing and outreach services for the Illinois Workshare Program under a small purchase with special conditions, with proposals due August 19, 2026.

The scope encompasses marketing and outreach activities supporting the Illinois Workshare Program. No specific deliverables, performance metrics, or budget range are detailed in the source material.

Vendors must certify compliance with 34 mandatory requirements under the State of Illinois Standard Certifications document, including legal entity status, criminal history restrictions, tax compliance, ethics and anti-corruption measures, drug-free workplace standards, labor practices, cybersecurity requirements, and employment opportunity provisions. Key eligibility restrictions include prohibitions on felony convictions (unless five or more years have passed since sentence completion) and delinquent debt to the State. Vendors with false certifications face contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act.

Under the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), contractors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with auto liability and workers' compensation insurance. The State retains sole ownership of all work product as work for hire. Contracts valued at $1,000 or more incur a $15 fee deducted from the first payment. Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act. Prevailing wage requirements apply where applicable. The State retains the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice. Vendors must maintain books and records for three years (five years if federal funds are used) and are subject to audit by state agencies, the Auditor General, and the Executive Inspector General. The contract may be funded partially or entirely with federal funds.