Illinois State Library Annual Periodical Subscription Service

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for an annual periodical subscription service for the Illinois State Library's collection from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The procurement includes both print and online periodical subscriptions, and the resulting contract will have a one-year term with no renewal options. Bids are due by October 5, 2023, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price. The pricing terms indicate that the total contract value is firm, and expenses are not allowed. The Secretary of State may receive a discount for payment within a certain number of days, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not specified, and there are no details provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for the annual periodical subscription service is also not disclosed in the available information.