FY27 NGA Annual Membership

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is procuring a one-year membership with the National Governor's Association as a small purchase under sole-source conditions, with the due date of August 17, 2026.

This is a Basic Ordering Agreement for NGA annual membership to provide updates on pending legislation, regulatory and policy issues, and assistance on state policy and practice. The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The contract value is $20,790.00, with quarterly invoicing or as mutually agreed; payment will be processed under the State Prompt Payment Act to DCEO Accounts Payable at ceo.accountspayable@illinois.gov.

The vendor must comply with standard State of Illinois terms and conditions, including general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance as required by law, indemnification against claims arising from vendor negligence or breach, and retention of books and records for three years (five years if federal funds are utilized). Prior written approval is required before any subcontracting. The State retains exclusive ownership of all work products and may terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice of unsatisfactory performance, financial insufficiency, or health or safety risk. All contract amendments or modifications must be executed in writing by authorized representatives. Disputes are resolved exclusively through the Illinois Court of Claims; the State does not enter into binding arbitration and does not waive sovereign immunity.

Contract administration is overseen by Joshua Koons at DCEO, with final approval authority retained by the Chief Procurement Officer or designee. Funding is sourced from State fiscal year 2027 appropriations.