LinkedIn Annual Subscription

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to procure a comprehensive LinkedIn subscription for talent acquisition and recruitment purposes. The procurement involves a one-year contract for a LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate Tier 11-2 account with specific capabilities, including 150 monthly InMails, team collaboration features, and network search tools. The subscription also encompasses a recruitment advertising package with 1,000 Work with Us banner ads, five job slots with annual posting rights, a LinkedIn Next Gen Career Pages Enterprise package featuring 300,000 impressions and basic analytics, and five Job Dashboard Manager seats. The contract opportunity was posted on June 11, 2025, with proposals due by June 17, 2025. Vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications outlined in the Specifications~5.docx document and comply with all standard terms and conditions specified in the state's procurement guidelines. The procurement aims to enhance the department's recruitment capabilities through advanced digital talent acquisition platforms.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned. Potential bidders must complete and submit the Standard Illinois Certifications form, which requires compliance with 33 specific legal and operational requirements covering areas such as business ethics, employment practices, and financial standing. Vendors must attest to various qualifications, including no default on educational loans, no specific felony convictions, and adherence to environmental and human rights regulations. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the LinkedIn subscription suggests a significant investment in recruitment technology. Prospective vendors must carefully review the standard terms and conditions document, which outlines comprehensive contractual framework, including payment terms, invoicing procedures, subcontracting requirements, and specific insurance and performance standards that must be met when contracting with the state of Illinois.