Lottery Trademark Portfolio Services

The Illinois Department of Lottery is pursuing a sole source small purchase contract with Banner & Whitcoff, LTD for Lottery Trademark Portfolio Services, specifically covering trademark management and legal intellectual property support. The contract will run for 12 months, beginning on 4/15/2025 and ending on 4/14/2026, with a not-to-exceed value of $75,000. Deliverables include filing trademark extensions, responding to USPTO office actions, managing registrations and declarations, and providing comprehensive legal opinions related to the Illinois Lottery's trademark portfolio. The procurement is being conducted through a small purchase method within Cook County, with a proposal submission deadline of April 11, 2025. Key service requirements involve detailed trademark-related activities, including estimated fee structures for various USPTO and intellectual property management tasks. The vendor must demonstrate expertise in trademark law, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and comply with state procurement guidelines.

The contract appears to be a direct award without competitive bidding, specifically targeting Banner & Whitcoff, LTD as the sole source provider. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The vendor must complete standard Illinois certifications, which include compliance across 33 operational and legal standards, such as maintaining a drug-free workplace, preventing workplace discrimination, and adhering to labor standards. The contract is funded through state sources for fiscal year 2025 and includes provisions for potential federal funding. Vendor qualifications include the ability to handle complex intellectual property management, provide legal opinions, and maintain confidentiality. The contract includes standard provisions for invoicing, record retention, performance monitoring, and allows for potential termination under specified conditions. The maximum contract value is set at $75,000, with detailed cost estimates provided for various trademark-related services.