Global Knowledge Polaris Discovery- Small Purchase SS 26-27

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office is seeking a small purchase for Global Knowledge Polaris Discovery with a proposal due date of May 22, 2026.

The source provides no scope description, estimated contract value, contract term, place of performance, incumbent information, evaluation criteria, or procurement timeline detail beyond the May 22 due date. The attached Standard Terms and Conditions document governs all Illinois state General Services contracts and requires vendors to maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. A mandatory $15 fee applies to minority contractor initiative contracts valued at $1,000 or more. The State retains exclusive ownership of all work product, vendors warrant twelve-month freedom from defects and non-infringement of intellectual property rights, and the State may terminate for cause immediately or for convenience with thirty days' written notice.

The Standard Illinois Certifications v.26.2 document establishes 34 distinct compliance provisions as a material precondition to contract execution. Vendors must certify they are not in default on educational loans, have not received unlawful early retirement incentives, are duly constituted legal entities authorized to conduct business in Illinois, and comply with collective bargaining obligations where applicable. Certifications also address prohibitions on bribery, felony convictions, environmental violations, bid rigging, discriminatory practices, forced labor, and child labor. Compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, Illinois Department of Human Rights standards, political contribution restrictions, cybersecurity directives, and information technology accessibility standards is mandatory. Vendors must maintain ongoing compliance throughout the contract term and certify any changes affecting eligibility status by January 1 of each fiscal year after the initial year. False certification or failure to maintain compliance may result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties.